In addition to aortic diameter, a reported predictor of outcomes in type B acute aortic dissection has been the patency of the false lumen. 3,10,11 Studies have suggested that patients with ...

The Safety and Efficacy of Extended TEVAR in Acute Type B Aortic Dissection. - Published by PubMed Wall Stress Distribution in Bicuspid Aortic Valve Associated Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms.

When we think of heart-related emergencies, we often picture heart attacks or strokes. But there’s another silent yet life-threatening condition that gets very little attention- aortic aneurysm.

Some people need emergency surgery for dissections to stop blood leaking between aortic layers. The type of treatment you’ll need depends on your symptoms and the location of the dissection. Aortic ...

A 68-year-old man with 1 week of bloating and constipation undergoes CT, which reveals Stanford type B aortic dissection ...

The type and location of the aneurysm will determine the symptoms. Chest aortic aneurysms, […] Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 48°F. Thursday, February 27th 2025 ...

Qin Y-L, Wang F, Li TX, et al. Endovascular repair compared with medical management of patients with uncomplicated type B acute aortic dissection. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2016;67:2835-2842. Nienaber CA.

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) released a new clinical practice guideline that includes major recommendations for managing patients ...

There are significantly decreased long-term risks of aortic aneurysm (AA) and aortic dissection (AD) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM), as well as decreased risk of death following ...