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Resident
Survival
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Aortic dissection
Classification and external resources
Dissection of the aorta descendens (3), which starts from the left subclavian artery, reaching to the abdominal aorta (4). Aorta ascendens (1) and aortic arch (2) are not involved.

Aortic dissection Microchapters

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Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Aortic dissection from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Study of Choice

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

Electrocardiogram

X-ray

Echocardiography and Ultrasound

CT scan

MRI

Other Imaging Findings

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Surgery

Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

Special Scenarios

Management during Pregnancy

Case Studies

Case #1


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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]

Synonyms and keywords: Leaking aneurysm; dissecting aortic aneurysm; aneurysm, dissecting, aorta; aortic aneurysm - dissecting

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Aortic Dissection from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | Imaging in Aortic Dissection | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography | Aortography | Coronary Angiography | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Secondary Prevention |

Special Scenarios

Management During Pregnancy

Case Studies

Case #1

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