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Acute aortic dissection
M B Izzat1, A J Jones, G D Angelini
1Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Bristol.
British Journal of Hospital Medicine
|November 13, 1994
Abstract:
Acute aortic dissection is a surgical emergency which, if not adequately treated, carries a high mortality. With appropriate early intervention, however, a significant percentage of patients can be salvaged. This article discusses how to approach and manage this condition.