Chronic Dissection Of The Ascending Aorta Leading To Heart Failure

Chronic aortic dissection is defined when it occurs after 2 weeks of rupture. In patients with a diameter greater than 55mm or presence of aortic insufficiency, surgical intervention has a class I recommendation with level of evidence C. Aortic valve dysfunction can lead to ventricular overload and systolic dysfunction. Such aggression increases perioperative mortality.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Failure - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: 122 Source Type: research