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Serum levels of matrix metalloproteinases -1,-2,-3 and -9 in thoracic aortic diseases and acute myocardial ischemia

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2009
Background Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) constitute a family of zinc-dependent proteases (endopeptidases) whose catalytic action is the degradation of the extracellular matrix components.
Argiriadou Helena, Rouska Efthymia, Anastasiadis Kyriakos, Foroulis Christophoros N, Charokopos Nicholas, Antonitsis Polychronis, Karapanagiotidis Georgios T, Rammos Kyriakos, Papakonstantinou Christos   +8 more
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Type B aortic dissection in Marfan patients after the David procedure: Insights from patient-specific simulationCentral MessagePerspective

JTCVS Open
Objective: An elevated risk of acute type B aortic dissection exists in patients with Marfan syndrome after the David procedure. This study explores hemodynamic changes in the descending aorta postsurgery.
Farshad Tajeddini, MASc, David A. Romero, PhD, Yu Xuan Huang, Tirone E. David, MD, Maral Ouzounian, MD, PhD, Cristina H. Amon, ScD, Jennifer C.Y. Chung, MD, MSc   +6 more
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Aortic dissection in acute pancreatitis

Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 1992
Abstract Extrapancreatic fluid collections are frequently seen in acute pancreatitis. Vascular damage with life-threatening hemorrhage is also a known complication. In the case report presented, we include documentation by computed tomography of an apparent abdominal aortic wall dissection by fluid in a patient with acute pancreatitis ...
W B, Goff, D P, Lawrence, T K, Burkhard
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Acute type B aortic dissection in the absence of aortic dilatation

, 2012
BackgroundIncreasing aortic diameter is thought to be an important risk factor for acute type B aortic dissection (ABAD). However, some patients develop ABAD in the absence of aortic dilatation. In this report, we sought to characterize ABAD patients who
J. B. Froehlich, Iternational Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection investigators, B. E. Muhs, F. L. Moll, K. A. Eagle, G. R. Upchurch, H. J. Patel, V. Rampoldi, S. Trimarchi, F. H. W. Jonker   +9 more
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Visceral malperfusion syndrome masks in acute type B aortic dissection

Український журнал серцево-судинної хірургії, 2019
Acute aortic dissection (AAD) is a life-threatening condition associated with high morbidity and mortality rates, and it remains a challenge to diagnose and treat. Visceral malperfusion syndrome affects almost 21% of the patients with acute type B aortic
N. Yashchuk, I. Ditkivskyy, B. Cherpak, V. Kravchenko, V. V. Lazoryshynetz   +4 more
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Correlates of delayed recognition and treatment of acute type A aortic dissection: the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection (IRAD).

, 2011
Background— In acute aortic dissection, delays exist between presentation and diagnosis and, once diagnosed, definitive treatment. This study aimed to define the variables associated with these delays.
Isselbacher EM, Harris KM, Eagle KA, FATTORI, ROSSELLA, Nienaber CA, Evangelista A, Hirsch AT, Montgomery DG, Cooper JV, International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection Investigators, Tsai TT, Strauss CE, Shiran H, Froehlich JB, Alan T. Hirsch, Thomas T. Tsai, James B. Froehlich, Hadas Shiran, Craig E. Strauss, Eric M. Isselbacher, Christoph A. Nienaber, Jeanna V. Cooper, Daniel G. Montgomery, Kim A. Eagle, Rossella Fattori, Arturo Evangelista, null null, Kevin M. Harris   +27 more
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A Rare Cause of Acute Abdomen in a 59-Year-Old Male

Case Reports in Gastroenterology, 2021
Celiac artery dissection is often an inconspicuous cause of acute abdomen. Spontaneous celiac artery dissection is most often associated with aortic dissection, and thus isolated spontaneous celiac artery dissection is rare.
Ayrton Bangolo, Sarah Pender, Chandini Sajja, Mahabuba Akhter, Swati Govil, Abraham Lo   +5 more
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Simple risk models to predict surgical mortality in acute type A aortic dissection: the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection score

, 2007
Background: Surgical mortality for acute type A aortic dissection is frequently related to preoperative clinical conditions. We report a predictive score to identify risk of death that may be helpful to assist surgeons who are considering whether to ...
Oh JK, Deeb MG, Isselbacher EM, Tsai T, Eagle KA, Fang J, Sechtem U, Fattori R, Smith D, FATTORI, ROSSELLA, Nienaber CA, Myrmel T, De Vincentiis C, Rampoldi V, Cooper JV, International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection Investigators, Sangiorgi GM, Raghupathy A, Fang JM, Sundt TM 3rd, Sundt TM, Trimarchi S, Bossone E   +22 more
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STEMI: Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing With Double-Barrel Aorta

Indian Journal of Clinical Cardiology, 2023
Acute aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition with high mortality if not treated immediately. We present a case of acute aortic dissection presenting as acute ST elevation myocardial infarction causing Cath Lab misadventure and delay in the ...
Sudipta Mondal, Harikrishnan Sivadasanpillai   +1 more
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Acute Aortic Dissection [PDF]

Circulation, 2010
A 27-year-old previously healthy woman presented to the emergency room after the sudden onset of severe chest pain and shortness of breath during the 37th week of pregnancy. Her examination was remarkable for a blood pressure of 118/70 mm Hg, heart rate of 100 bpm, and respiratory rate of 24 breaths per minute.
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