a descending aortic dissection can be treated medically in most cases. There are two classification systems used to describe thoracic aortic dissections: The DeBakey classification: Type I ...

Thoracic aortic dissection occurs when the intima of the aorta becomes compromised and “tears” or “dissects” a new layer that fills with blood between the intima and the media. This ...

The aorta is a tube-like structure that resembles a candy cane. The thoracoabdominal aorta starts after the curve of the cane and extends past the arteries that deliver blood to the stomach, ...

Aneurysms in the chest area (thoracic aortic aneurysms, or TAAs) are classified by location. Those in the descending aorta ...

The system comprises a cranial narrow end intended to be deployed into the brachiocephalic artery and a distal end placed ...

an aneurysm of the ascending aorta, with slight dilatation of the arch and descending thoracic aorta, and increased pulsations of the left ventricle and ascending aorta. An electrocardiogram ...

Further studies are needed to determine whether prophylactic stent graft placement will improve outcomes in a selected subset of patients with uncomplicated descending aortic dissection.

In a multicenter, retrospective review of patients admitted with intact and ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs), thoraci ...

This paper reviews arterial pressure waveforms and contrasts the differences in waveforms imposed by intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation. It explores questions regarding blood pressure ...