Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3108851 | Critical Care Clinics | 2007 | 22 Pages |
Abstract
Acute aortic dissection is an uncommon but potentially catastrophic illness with high mortality. Significant advances in the understanding, diagnosis, and management have been made since the first reported case of aortic dissection 3 centuries ago. This comprehensive review discusses the pathophysiology, classification, clinical manifestations, early diagnosis, and management of this important cardiovascular emergency.
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Authors
Desikan Kamalakannan, Howard S. Rosman, Kim A. Eagle,