Watch-and-wait strategy for selected patients with type A intramural hematoma

ConclusionsThe early and midterm outcomes with the initial watch-and-wait strategy in patients with type A intramural hematoma with a maximum aortic diameter of  ≤ 50 mm, pain score of ≤ 3/10, and no ulcer-like projection in the ascending aorta were favorable with no aorta-related death.
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research