Acute Type B Dissection

Authors

  • Andre Ramdon Albany Medical College/Albany Medical Center Hospital, Albany, NY, US Author
  • R Clement Darling Albany Medical CollegeDivision of Vascular Surgery, Albany Medical Center Hospital, Albany, NY, USInstitute for Vascular Health and Disease, Albany Medical Center Hospital, Albany, NY, US Author

Keywords:

Aortic dissection, complicated dissection, TEVAR, thoracic endovascular aortic repair, type B aortic dissection, uncomplicated dissection

Abstract

Aortic dissections are catastrophic vascular emergencies, and early recognition and appropriate interventions can be crucial to survival. Research has changed the way aortic dissections are managed over the past two decades and will continue to contribute to the evolution of treatment modalities. Early treatment for uncomplicated type B dissections still remains controversial but certain characteristics may benefit from early intervention

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Published

2019-06-30

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2019): Vascular & Endovascular Review

Section

Articles