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Novel and Innovative Hybrid Technique for Type A Aortic Dissection
Published on: March 28, 2025
Aortic emergencies
Andrew L Knaut1, Joseph C Cleveland
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Denver Health Medical Center, 777 Bannock Street, MC 0108, Denver, CO 80204, USA. Andrew.knaut@dhha.org
Abstract:
Prompt recognition of actual or impending aortic emergencies is essential to the effective practice of emergency medicine. Understanding the pathophysiologic principles and awareness of the potential subtleties in the clinical presentations of aortic dissection, aneurysm, and occlusive disease are prerequisites to this task. Knowledge of current diagnostic modalities is also important if these entities are to be identified rapidly and managed efficiently to maximize the potential for a good patient outcome. Awareness of the potential complications of these conditions and the necessary interventional and resuscitative measures that might be called for in the appropriate clinical setting are likewise essential requirements for the EP. Appropriate surgical consultation and mobilization of operative resources form the backbone of appropriate management in the patient who has an aortic emergency.
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