Temporal trends in mortality of aortic dissection and rupture in the UK, Japan, the USA and Canada

Conclusions
Trends in mortality from aortic rupture are decreasing; however, mortality from aortic dissection is increasing in Japan, the USA and Canada. Further study to explain these trends is warranted.

Source: Heart - February 12, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hibino, M., Verma, S., Jarret, C. M., Shimamura, J., Verma, R., Hibino, H., Baeza, C. R., Aune, D., Yanagawa, B., Usui, A., Nienaber, C. A., Pelletier, M. P. Tags: Aortic and vascular disease Source Type: research