This review summarizes the literature on the management of acute type A aortic dissections, focusing on innovations in cardiac surgery, including novel open and endovascular techniques.
This review summarizes recent advances and innovations in the medical and surgical management of acute type A aortic dissection.
The prompt and appropriate management of acute type A aortic dissections is imperative for patient survival. Advances in medical technology have broadened the adjuncts available to treat the spectrum of pathology within this population. The role of medical management prior to surgical intervention and the components of operative management, including cannulation strategies, neuroprotection, and the extent of aortic intervention, have been explored in-depth within the literature. More recent work has identified novel open and endovascular techniques available to treat acute type A dissections. This review aims to summarize the literature, with a particular focus on innovation in cardiac surgery and its role in the care of this high-risk population.
Grasty et al. (Fri,) conducted a review in Acute type A aortic dissection. Medical and surgical management was evaluated. This review summarizes the literature on the management of acute type A aortic dissections, focusing on innovations in cardiac surgery, including novel open and endovascular techniques.