Improvement of early outcomes in type A acute aortic syndrome after an Aorta Code implementation

CONCLUSIONS: An Aorta Code can be successfully implemented by using a standardized protocol within a hospital network. The number of cases increased, time to diagnosis, transfer and operating room were reduced and 30- day mortality significantly decreased.PMID:37488005 | DOI:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2023.07.010

Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - July 24, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Luis C Maroto Carlos Ferrera Javier Cobiella Manuel Carnero Rosa Beltrao Isaac Mart ínez Paula Campelos Francisco J Mart ín-Sánchez Ana M Carrero Mar ía J Domínguez Esther Álvarez F átima Fernández Beatriz Cabeza Estrella Colorado Juli án P Villa Source Type: research