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[Overview of multi-center registry of aortic dissection]

R Zhao1, J L Wu1, J T Qiu1

  • 1Vascular Surgery Center, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Beijing 100037, China.

Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Surgery]
|July 31, 2020
PubMed

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Establishing a dedicated aortic dissection database in China is crucial. This will enable the collection of new data to improve understanding and treatment of aortic dissection in the Chinese population.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Medical Informatics
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Aortic dissection is a critical cardiovascular condition with significant global health implications.
  • International registries like the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection have advanced diagnosis and treatment strategies worldwide.
  • Existing databases, such as the German Registry for Acute Aortic Dissection Type A and the Nordic Consortium for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection, have yielded valuable insights and guidelines.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the need for a new, dedicated aortic dissection database in China.
  • To address the lack of recent data from the Registry of Aortic Dissection in China (Sino-RAD).
  • To facilitate the study of unique pathogenic characteristics of aortic dissection in the Chinese population.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing international and national aortic dissection registries.
  • Analysis of the reporting frequency and impact of the Sino-RAD database.
  • Identification of gaps in current data collection for aortic dissection in China.

Main Results:

  • International registries have significantly impacted global aortic dissection management.
  • The Sino-RAD database has not reported new data in the last five years.
  • There is a recognized need to establish a contemporary database for aortic dissection in China.

Conclusions:

  • A new aortic dissection database is essential for China to advance research and clinical practice.
  • Such a database will enable the collection of contemporary data specific to the Chinese population.
  • This initiative is vital for improving the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of aortic dissection in China.

Keywords:
Aneurysm, dissectingAortaDatabase

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