Current management of type B aortic dissection.
Acute aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition associated with high morbidity and mortality. In this article, the authors review basic biology of the aorta and aortic dissection, epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, emergency stabilization measures, and the latest surgical approach for type B dissection.
Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-2315, USA
T Paul
TP
Tran
Ali
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Khoynezhad
D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000784:Aortic Dissection / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D015415:Biomarkers / Q000097:blood; D002317:Cardiovascular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012307:Risk Factors; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures
D015415:Biomarkers; D002317:Cardiovascular Agents