The Cedars-Sinai Specialist Aortic Service and Acute Aortic Dissection

Acute aortic dissection is a pathological catastrophe that is frequently fatal. The most common form is also the most lethal, affecting the ascending aorta and classified as Type A. Lifesaving emergency surgery is indicated in almost all cases. Although once considered an operation that should be in the remit of any qualified cardiac surgeon, it remains one of the highest-risk procedures. The best results are achieved in centers that provide a specialized aortic service.
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