Neurological Outcomes After Immediate Aortic Repair for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection Complicated by Coma

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Authors

Takuro Tsukube · Japanese Red Cross Kobe Hospital

Tarō Hayashi · Japanese Red Cross Kobe Hospital

Toshihiro Kawahira · Japanese Red Cross Kobe Hospital

Tomonori Haraguchi · Japanese Red Cross Kobe Hospital

Ritsu Matsukawa · Japanese Red Cross Kobe Hospital

Shuichi Kozawa · Japanese Red Cross Kobe Hospital

Kyoichi Ogawa

Abstract

Aortic repair, if performed immediately from the onset of symptoms, showed satisfactory recovery of consciousness and neurological function in patients with AADA complicated by coma. In this patient population, immediate aortic repair is warranted.

Topics & Keywords

Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches Hip and Femur Fractures Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 124, Issue 11_suppl_1, pp. S163-7

DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.110.011551

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