Characteristics and Real Outcomes of All Acute Aortic Dissections in a Country
Retrospective study from the Danish national registry analyzing the characteristics and outcomes of all acute aortic dissections between 2006 and 2015.
Aortopathies
Frozen Elephant Trunk in Type A Aortic Dissection Deployed from Zone 0
A retrospective study examining the use of the “frozen elephant trunk” technique in patients with type A aortic dissection, implanted from zone 0, comparing outcomes and the distal positioning of the stent-grafts relative to their length.
Neomedia of Bioglue® in Type A Aortic Dissection Repair: From Myth to Science
An in vitro study on the mechanical properties of BioGlue® sealant applied to neomedia reconstruction in type A aortic dissection repair.
Urgent TEVAR with occlusion of the left subclavian artery: Is it safe in most patients?
A retrospective study analyzing the morbi-mortality associated with urgent thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) in acute aortic syndromes, focusing on the effects of occluding or not the left subclavian artery.
Aortic Pseudoaneurysm After Type A Aortic Dissection: When to Consider Conservative Management?
This article retrospectively analyzes a cohort of 39 patients who developed an aortic pseudoaneurysm following surgery for Type A aortic dissection, comparing the long-term outcomes of conservative management versus surgical treatment.
Comprehensive management of aortic arch emergencies
An essential review that provides a complete therapeutic approach for aortic arch emergencies, based on the latest classifications and treatment options available.
Recovering the Flow: Functional Approach to Aortic Wall Pathophysiology to Predict Risk of Disease Development
Non-systematic review calling for a paradigm shift in the conceptualization of aortic pathology, incorporating functional studies of aortic flow linked to the occurrence of both chronic and acute pathologies.
Chronic Type A Aortic Dissection: Durable Repair with Acceptable Risks?
This article examines the characteristics and postoperative outcomes of patients who underwent surgical intervention for chronic type A aortic dissection (over 60 days post-symptom onset) between 1990 and 2021.
Is a Bentall or Wheat Procedure Recommended for Mild-to-Moderate Aortic Root Dilation?
A retrospective analysis by the Mayo Clinic compares long-term outcomes between the Bentall and Wheat procedures in patients with an aortic root diameter of 55 mm or less.
Management of the Aortic Root in Aortic Dissections: Less is More?
Single-center retrospective study comparing mortality and reintervention rates between conservative treatment (limited to the ascending aorta) and aggressive treatment of the aortic root in acute Stanford type A aortic dissection.