Background: The frozen elephant trunk (FET) technique is increasingly utilized for aortic
arch replacement in cases of aortic dissections and aneurysms. This rise in usage has led to …

Aortic dissection (AD) presents a critical medical emergency characterized by a tear in the
aortic wall, necessitating prompt recognition and management to mitigate catastrophic …

Optimal Medical Therapy (OMT) has been the accepted mode of treatment for
uncomplicated Type B Aortic Dissection (uTBAD). There is growing evidence that despite …

Background: Pathology of the aorta includes aortic aneurysms, coarctation, dissection,
atherosclerotic disease, and aortitis. The only two evidence-based treatment options for …

Type A aortic dissection rarely becomes chronic because of high early mortality. Thrombus
in the false lumen and an immobile flap are indicative of this condition. A 61-year-old man …

Aortic dissection (AD) is a medical emergency that occurs as a result of a compromise in the
structural integrity of the aorta. If left untreated, AD can have severe consequences such as …

Introduction: Aortic dissection (AD) is a rare and severe condition caused by modified
(smoking cigarettes, high BP) and fundamental factors (for example sex, age, genetic …

Aortic dissection is a catastrophic event that occurs in anywhere from 3 to 16 in 100,000
patients. 1-3 Chronic aortic dissection is often overshadowed by the volume of literature on …

Introduction: In aortic emergencies, aortic dissection (AD) is one of the most common. This
fatal condition affected 2-3 per 100,000 people per year. Predisposing factors initiate the …