Acute aortic dissection.
Acute aortic dissection is a surgical emergency which, if not adequately treated, carries a high mortality. With appropriate early intervention, however, a significant percentage of patients can be salvaged. This article discusses how to approach and manage this condition.
Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Bristol.
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D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000784:Aortic Dissection / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D017545:Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016896:Treatment Outcome