Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 1, 2026

Novel and Innovative Hybrid Technique for Type A Aortic Dissection
Published on: March 28, 2025
Acute aortic dissection in a patient with extremely low body mass index due to anorexia nervosa
1Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Abstract:
We report a case of successful surgical repair of an acute aortic dissection (Stanford Type A) in a severely malnourished 39-year old patient with anorexia nervosa (body mass index [BMI] 11.3 kg/m2) and essential hypertension. The case is of interest since 1) acute aortic dissection in patients with anorexia nervosa has not previously been described; 2) hypertension is extremely rare in patients with eating disorders; and 3) successful aortic repair in a patient with so low BMI has not been reported before. We conclude that extremely low BMI due to anorexia nervosa is not an absolute contraindication for major aortic surgery.
Related Concept Videos
Anorexia Nervosa
Symptoms and Physical Effects
Individuals with anorexia nervosa commonly exhibit extreme...
Aneurysm II: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Studies
Aneurysm I: Introduction
Aneurysm IV: Nursing Management
Aortic Regurgitation I: Introduction
Aortic Regurgitation II: Clinical Features and Diagnostic Tests
