Epidemiology, mortality and miss rate of acute aortic syndrome in Ontario, Canada: a population-based study.
Robert OhleDavid W SavageSarah McIsaacKrishan YadavJoe CaswellMichael ConlonPublished in: CJEM (2023)
Annual incidence of acute aortic syndrome was found to be lower than other population-based studies. Also, the burden of mortality is seen in the ED. Education initiatives should focus on the identification of acute aortic syndrome in the ED to address mortality and miss rate.
Keyphrases
- aortic dissection
- liver failure
- risk factors
- respiratory failure
- aortic valve
- emergency department
- cardiovascular events
- left ventricular
- drug induced
- case report
- pulmonary artery
- healthcare
- quality improvement
- hepatitis b virus
- cardiovascular disease
- type diabetes
- coronary artery
- pulmonary hypertension
- intensive care unit
- mechanical ventilation