Key result
Review outlines the biology, diagnosis, emergency stabilization, and latest surgical approaches for type B aortic dissection.
Why the study?
Acute type B aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition requiring updated knowledge on biology, diagnosis, stabilization, and surgical management.
This article provides a comprehensive review of the biology, diagnosis, and management of type B aortic dissection.
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Consolidates evidence on type B aortic dissection; leaves open need for prospective trials to guide practice.
Acute aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition associated with high morbidity and mortality. In this article, the authors review basic biology of the aorta and aortic dissection, epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, emergency stabilization measures, and the latest surgical approach for type B dissection.
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Tran et al. (2008) conducted a review in Type B aortic dissection. Management of type B aortic dissection was evaluated. This review outlines the basic biology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, emergency stabilization, and latest surgical approaches for managing type B aortic dissection.
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