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Acute aortic syndromes and thoracic aortic aneurysm
Vijay S Ramanath1, Jae K Oh, Thoralf M Sundt
1Section of Cardiology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Dartmouth Medical School, Lebanon, NH 03756-0001, USA. vijay.s.ramanath@hitchcock.org
Mayo Clinic Proceedings
|May 5, 2009
Summary
This review covers acute and chronic aortic diseases, including aortic dissection and thoracic aortic aneurysms. Advances in diagnosis and treatment are improving outcomes for patients with these serious vascular conditions.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- Aortic diseases, including acute and chronic conditions, have been studied for centuries.
- Diagnosis and treatment have significantly improved due to increased physician awareness and advanced diagnostic tools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of aortic diseases.
- To discuss pathophysiology, risk factors, classification, epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnostics, management, and outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Literature search of the PubMed database.
- Keywords used: aortic dissection, intramural hematoma, aortic ulcer, thoracic aortic aneurysm.
- Inclusion of retrospective and prospective studies from the past 20 years, primarily the last 15.
Main Results:
- The review synthesizes current knowledge on various aortic conditions.
- Highlights include acute aortic dissection, intramural hematoma, penetrating aortic ulcers, and thoracic aortic aneurysms.
Conclusions:
- Ongoing advancements in understanding and managing aortic diseases are leading to better patient outcomes.
- This review serves as a valuable resource for physicians managing aortic conditions.
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