Article
Overview of the current knowledge on etiology, natural history and treatment of aortic dissection.
The Journal of cardiovascular surgery - 1 Apr 2017
Parve Swapnil, Ziganshin Bulat A, Elefteriades John A
Abstract excerpt
In this manuscript, we review the etiology, classification, clinical manifestation, behavior, management and outcomes of aortic dissection. We emphasize the importance of genetics in the development of aortic dissection, discuss the role of size in clinical decision-making, and review the mechanism of aortic dissection development as well as the maturation of the dissected aorta.
Topics
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortography
- Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
- Computed Tomography Angiography
- Endovascular Procedures
- Genetic Markers
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Phenotype
- Predictive Value of Tests