title: Biomarkers in descending thoracic aortic dissection.
abstract: The clinical application of serum biomarkers (d-dimer, C-reactive protein) to predict the natural history of descending thoracic aortic dissection remains elusive. In this review, our current understanding of biomarkers in descending thoracic aortic dissection detection, predicting complications, and aiding in patient management is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Washington, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Box 356410, Seattle, WA 98195-6410. Electronic address: shalhub@uw.edu.
authors.forename: Sherene
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Shalhub
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI.
authors.forename: Anahita
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dua
authors.affiliation: Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Washington, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Box 356410, Seattle, WA 98195-6410.
authors.forename: Jared
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Brooks
mesh_terms: D000784:Aortic Dissection / Q000097:blood* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D017545:Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / Q000097:blood* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D015415:Biomarkers / Q000097:blood; D002097:C-Reactive Protein / Q000378:metabolism*; D005338:Fibrin Fibrinogen Degradation Products / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011379:Prognosis
chemical_list: D015415:Biomarkers; D005338:Fibrin Fibrinogen Degradation Products; C036309:fibrin fragment D; D002097:C-Reactive Protein