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    The Penn classification effectively predicts in-hospital mortality in patients undergoing surgery for acute type A aortic dissection. This simple tool aids in evaluating patient outcomes and guiding treatment strategies for this critical condition.

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    • Cardiovascular Surgery
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    Background:

    • Acute type A aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition requiring prompt surgical intervention.
    • Predicting in-hospital mortality is crucial for patient management and resource allocation.
    • The Penn classification system has been proposed to stratify risk in these patients.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the efficacy of the Penn classification in predicting in-hospital mortality following surgery for acute type A aortic dissection.
    • To investigate the correlation between preoperative malperfusion and surgical outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective analysis of 58 patients who underwent emergency surgery for acute type A aortic dissection.
    • Evaluation of pre-operative malperfusion status using the Penn classification.
    • Correlation of Penn classification subgroups with in-hospital mortality, intensive care unit stay, and overall hospital stay.

    Main Results:

    • In-hospital mortality was 24%, with significantly higher rates in Penn class Abc and non-Aa subgroups.
    • Patients in the Penn class non-Aa subgroup had longer hospital stays compared to Penn class Aa.
    • De Bakey type I dissection and type II diabetes mellitus were identified as factors associated with in-hospital mortality.

    Conclusions:

    • Preoperative malperfusion assessment is vital for evaluating patients with acute type A aortic dissection.
    • The Penn classification provides a simple and rapid method for predicting in-hospital mortality and patient outcomes.
    • The Penn classification can aid in risk stratification and clinical decision-making for acute type A aortic dissection surgery.