Acute aortic dissection

Crit Care Clin. 2007 Oct;23(4):779-800, vi. doi: 10.1016/j.ccc.2007.07.002.

Abstract

Acute aortic dissection is an uncommon but potentially catastrophic illness with high mortality. Significant advances in the understanding, diagnosis, and management have been made since the first reported case of aortic dissection 3 centuries ago. This comprehensive review discusses the pathophysiology, classification, clinical manifestations, early diagnosis, and management of this important cardiovascular emergency.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Algorithms
  • Aortic Aneurysm / classification
  • Aortic Aneurysm / diagnosis*
  • Aortic Aneurysm / physiopathology
  • Aortic Aneurysm / therapy*
  • Aortic Dissection / classification
  • Aortic Dissection / diagnosis*
  • Aortic Dissection / physiopathology
  • Aortic Dissection / therapy*
  • Biomarkers
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures
  • Causality
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Humans
  • Physical Examination
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic

Substances

  • Biomarkers