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Implementation of a virtual ward for 197 patients following acute aortic syndrome resulted in 82% activating their accounts and 69% uploading blood pressure readings.
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Implementation of a virtual ward for postoperative surveillance of acute aortic syndrome is feasible and facilitates remote blood pressure monitoring and specialist referral.
Acute Type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) represents a life-threatening medical emergency that requires emergent surgical repair. Despite improvement in surgical techniques and perioperative management, ATAAD remains associated with high early mortality and postoperative complications. A structured and individualized postoperative surveillance program is essential, not only for improving survival rates but also for identifying risk factors necessitating reintervention and enhancing the quality of life. Comprehensive postoperative care should address both medical monitoring and psychological support to meet the holistic needs of ATAAD survivors. In real-world settings adherence to guideline-directed imaging surveillance (GDIS) is poor, leading to underestimation of reintervention rates. A comprehensive aortic service should include GDIS, clinical assessments, cardiovascular risk management, and psychological support. Since August 2022, a virtual ward has been implemented in our department to facilitate remote monitoring, ensuring tight blood pressure control and early detection of complications.
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Pruna‐Guillen et al. (2024) conducted an editorial in Acute aortic syndrome / Acute Type A aortic dissection (n=197). Virtual ward (ORTUS platform) was evaluated on Account activation and blood pressure reading uploads. Implementation of a virtual ward for 197 patients following acute aortic syndrome resulted in 82% activating their accounts and 69% uploading blood pressure readings.
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