Recognition and management of dissecting aneurysms of the aorta

The current approach to treatment at St. Mary's Hospital of dissecting aortic aneurysms uses a period of induced hypotension before aortography and consideration for surgical correction. There are 13 survivors of a series of 24 patients treated in this way.

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Published in:BMJ 1969-10, Vol.4 (5676), p.134-137
Main Authors: Thompson, A. E., Spracklen, F. H. N., Besterman, E. M. M., Bromley, L. L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Amobarbital - therapeutic use
Antihypertensive Agents - therapeutic use
Aorta
Aortic Aneurysm - diagnosis
Aortic Aneurysm - drug therapy
Aortic Aneurysm - pathology
Aortic Aneurysm - surgery
Aortic Aneurysm - therapy
Aortic valve insufficiency
Aortography
Blood pressure
Dissecting aneurysm
Dissection
Female
Heart valves
Humans
Male
Medical specialists
Methyldopa - therapeutic use
Papers and Originals
Postoperative Complications
Potassium - therapeutic use
Prognosis
Reserpine - therapeutic use
Surgical specialties
Traumatic ruptures
Trimethaphan - therapeutic use
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Summary:The current approach to treatment at St. Mary's Hospital of dissecting aortic aneurysms uses a period of induced hypotension before aortography and consideration for surgical correction. There are 13 survivors of a series of 24 patients treated in this way.
ISSN:0007-1447
0959-8138
1468-5833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.4.5676.134