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NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN TREATMENT OF THE AORTIC ARCH AND AORTIC DISSECTIONS
Italian Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery 2014 June;21(2):71-4
Copyright © 2014 EDIZIONI MINERVA MEDICA
language: English
Medical therapy for uncomplicated type B aortic dissection: it is best for most
Garg K., Fakiha A., Wang Z., Mussa F. F. ✉
Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
Management of uncomplicated type B aortic dissection is traditionally medical with aggressive blood pressure management. However, a significant cohort of these medically managed patients develop the need for late intervention, contributing to long-term morbidity and mortality. While medical therapy remains best for most, evidence continues to mount supporting early intervention in subgroups of patients with certain anatomic characteristics and comorbidities.