New Paradigms in the Treatment of Acute Complicated and Uncomplicated Type B Aortic Dissection

The treatment of acute type B aortic dissection is a rapidly evolving field, due in a large part to the advent of thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR). This review will summarize the current literature on the management of both complicated and uncomplicated type B dissections, with special at...

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Published in:Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews 2015-08, Vol.2 (3), p.132-138
Main Author: Weiss, Eric S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
aorta
aortic dissection
Review
thoracic endovascular aortic repair
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Summary:The treatment of acute type B aortic dissection is a rapidly evolving field, due in a large part to the advent of thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR). This review will summarize the current literature on the management of both complicated and uncomplicated type B dissections, with special attention paid to emerging evidence supporting earlier aggressive treatment.
ISSN:2330-0698
2330-0698
DOI:10.17294/2330-0698.1121