The Aortic Pathologies: How Far We Understand It and Its Implications on Thoracic Aortic Surgery
Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc
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36(4): 535-549, July-Aug. 2021. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Thoracic aortic diseases contribute to a major part of cardiac surgeries. The severity of pathologies varies significantly from emergency and life-threatening to conservatively managed conditions. Life-threatening conditions include type A aortic dissection and rupture. Aortic aneurysm is an example of a conservatively managed condition. Pathologies that affect the arterial wall can have a profound impact on the presentation of such cases. Several risk factors have been identified that increase the risk of emergency presentations such as connective tissue disease, hypertension, and vasculitis. The understanding of aortic pathologies is essential to improve management and clinical outcomes.
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Asunto principal:
Aneurisma de la Aorta
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Aneurisma de la Aorta Torácica
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Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Torácicos
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Disección Aórtica
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio pronóstico
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Factores de riesgo
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc
Asunto de la revista:
Cardiología
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Cirugía General
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido
Institución/País de afiliación:
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital/GB
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University of Liverpool/GB
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