July 14, 2026Journal of the American College of Cardiology1,711 citations
2010 ACCF/AHA/AATS/ACR/ASA/SCA/SCAI/SIR/STS/SVM Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Patients With Thoracic Aortic Disease
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Key Points
- The aim is to establish comprehensive guidelines for the diagnosis and management of thoracic aortic disease.
- Developed by a multispecialty panel of experts.
- Included extensive literature review and consensus meetings.
- Focused on risk factors, diagnostic techniques, and treatment options.
- Recommends specific imaging techniques for diagnosis such as MRI and CT scans.
- Suggests surgical and pharmacological interventions tailored to disease severity.
- Highlights the importance of regular monitoring and follow-up care.
Abstract
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“If thoracic aortic disease can be detected early and managed, it gives us the opportunity to select patients for surgical or endovascular repair when the patient is stable. The results of treatment for stable disease are far better than for acute—and often catastrophic—aortic rupture or dissection.”
Loren F. Hiratzka, Medical director of cardiac surgery, TriHealth Inc.TriHealth Inc.auto_pipelineSupportiveView source