Blood flow helical pattern in type III arch configuration as a potential risk factor for type B aortic dissection.

Massimiliano M Marrocco-Trischitta Francesco Sturla

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

Type III arch configuration is associated with a specific, consistent and abnormal secondary HF pattern, which may account for its high prevalence in patients with type B AD.

Keyphrases

type iii
aortic dissection
blood flow
risk factors
heart failure
acute heart failure
climate change