Partial Thrombosis of the False Lumen in Patients with Acute Type B Aortic Dissection

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Authors

Thomas T. Tsai · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Arturo Evangelista · Vall d'Hebron Hospital Universitari

Christoph Nienaber · University of Rostock

Truls Myrmel · University Hospital of North Norway

Gabriel Meinhardt · Robert Bosch Hospital

Jeanna V. Cooper · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Dean E. Smith

Abstract

Mortality is high after discharge from the hospital among patients with type B acute aortic dissection. Partial thrombosis of the false lumen, as compared with complete patency, is a significant independent predictor of postdischarge mortality in these patients.

Topics & Keywords

Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches Aortic aneurysm repair treatments Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 357, Issue 4, pp. 349-359

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa063232

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