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open access: yesNature Reviews Disease Primers, 2016
Aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition caused by a tear in the intimal layer of the aorta or bleeding within the aortic wall, resulting in the separation (dissection) of the layers of the aortic wall. Aortic dissection is most common in those 65-75 years of age, with an incidence of 35 cases per 100,000 people per year in this population ...
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Aortic Dissection

The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 2001
Aortic dissection is the most common catastrophic condition affecting the aorta. Its clinical presentation is variable and can mimic any number of medical and surgical conditions. The most prevalent symptom is excruciating chest pain. Essential treatment includes rapid initiation of pharmacologic agents to control hypertension.
B A, Finkelmeier, D, Marolda
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Aortic Dissection

Cardiology Clinics, 2000
Aortic dissection is a life-threatening cardiovascular emergency requiring immediate diagnosis and treatment. It is mainly associated with hypertension and the Marfan syndrome. Diagnosis has been revolutionized by the use of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), which allows for rapid and safe assessment of this condition. Echocardiographic hallmarks
F A, Flachskampf, W G, Daniel
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Aortic dissection

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 1999
The presentation of aortic dissection in the emergency department may be more subtle than the classic description of a shocked patient with "ripping" chest pain. The epidemiology, variation in presentation, investigation, and management of aortic dissection are reviewed.
A T, Dmowski, M J, Carey
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Aortic dissections and dissecting aneurysms

The American Journal of Cardiology, 1972
Abstract A review of the history, etiology, pathophysiology, classification, clinical history, physical findings, and laboratory, electrocardiographic and roentogenographic criteria for aortic dissections and dissecting aneurysms is presented. The indications and modes of therapy are discussed as they are being developed and currently practiced.
C E, Anagnostopoulos   +2 more
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Iatrogenic aortic dissection

The American Journal of Cardiology, 2002
Given the difference in risk factors, clinical presentation, and outcomes, clinicians should be vigilant for the presence of iatrogenic AD, particularly in those patients with unexplained hemodynamic instability or myocardial ischemia following invasive vascular procedures or CABG.
James L, Januzzi   +20 more
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Dissecting Aortic Aneurysms

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 1974
Abstract Anatomically, dissecting aneurysms may be classified into four types: Type I, the most common, originates in the ascending aorta or aortic arch and extends into the descending thoracic aorta and beyond. Type II, the rarest, is confined to the ascending aorta and proximal aortic arch.
G K, Sethi, R K, Hughes, T, Takaro
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Aortic Dissection in Pregnancy

Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2004
Aortic dissection is a rare but life-threatening disease. The most common predisposing cause is chronic hypertension.A 38-year-old multipara with chronic hypertension was admitted at 38 weeks of gestation reporting new-onset severe chest pain. Cardiac enzymes, blood gases, electrocardiogram, and chest radiograph were normal.
Alina, Weissmann-Brenner   +2 more
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