Non-A Non-B Acute Aortic Dissection: Is There Some Confusion in the Radiologist's Mind?
Tullio ValenteGiacomo SicaFederica RomanoGaetano ReaRoberta LietoMarisa De FeoAlessandro Della CorteSalvatore GuarinoCandida MassimoMariano ScaglioneEmanuele MutoGiorgio BocchiniPublished in: Tomography (Ann Arbor, Mich.) (2023)
Acute non-A non-B dissection represents an infrequent occurrence of aortic arch dissection (with or without involvement of the descending aorta) that does not extend to the ascending aorta. The complete understanding of its natural progression, distinct CT angiography subtypes, optimal management, and treatment strategies remains incomplete. Within our series, patients frequently exhibit a complex clinical course, often necessitating a more assertive approach to treatment compared to type B dissections.
Keyphrases
- aortic dissection
- end stage renal disease
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- liver failure
- pulmonary artery
- risk assessment
- prognostic factors
- aortic valve
- patient reported outcomes
- intensive care unit
- coronary artery
- replacement therapy
- hepatitis b virus
- smoking cessation
- acute respiratory distress syndrome
- mechanical ventilation