Management of acute aortic dissection and thoracic aortic rupture
Abstract Background Both acute aortic dissection and ruptured aortic aneurysm are leading causes of death in cardiovascular disease. These life-threatening conditions have recently been categorized as acute aortic syndrome. This review describes the etiology, clinical presentation, and therapeutic o...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Intensive Care |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40560-018-0287-7 |