The effect of postoperative anticoagulation on false lumen patency after surgery for acute type A aortic dissection

Abstract Background Patent false lumen has been shown to have a negative impact on prognosis after surgery for acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD). We aimed to assess the effect of postoperative anticoagulation on false lumen patency and clinical outcomes in relation to false lumen status. Method...

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Main Authors: Mårten Larsson, Gracijela Bozovic, Johan Sjögren, Igor Zindovic, Sigurdur Ragnarsson, Shahab Nozohoor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-021-01661-1