Outcomes of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection After Previous Cardiac Surgery

Patients with ATAAD after PCS exhibited similar risks for malperfusion, hypotension, and cardiac tamponade. This suggests that adhesions formed after PCS do not eliminate the risk of cardiac tamponade from aortic rupture. Although results from surgical repair are acceptable, justifying timely repair, mortality still remains higher than without prior history of cardiac surgery.