Type A acute aortic dissection with ≥40-mm aortic root: results of conservative and replacement strategies at long-term follow-up.

Igor VendraminAndrea LechiancoleDaniela PianiLaura DeromaAnnarita TullioSandro SpongaAldo D MilanoFrancesco OnoratiUberto BortolottiUgolino Livi

Published in: European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery (2021)

AR preservation in acute type A dissection showed acceptable long-term outcomes. Nevertheless, a more aggressive approach appears a valid option, especially in patients with AR diameter >45 mm.

Keyphrases

aortic dissection
liver failure
heart failure
coronary artery
drug induced
left ventricular
pulmonary artery