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Revision as of 15:13, 1 November 2012
| Aortic dissection | |
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| Dissection of the aorta descendens (3), which starts from the left subclavian artery, reaching to the abdominal aorta (4). Aorta ascendens (1) and aortic arch (2) are not involved. | |
| ICD-10 | I71.0 |
| ICD-9 | 441.0 |
| DiseasesDB | 805 |
| MedlinePlus | 000181 |
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Aortic dissection Microchapters |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: leaking aneurysm; aortic rupture; ruptured aneurysm; dissecting aortic aneurysm; aneurysm, dissecting, aorta
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Aortic Dissection from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | A General Approach to Imaging in Aortic Dissection | Echocardiography | MRI | CT | Chest X Ray | Aortography | Coronary Angiography
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Secondary Prevention
Special Scenarios
Case Studies