Acute aortic syndromes: aortic dissections, penetrating aortic ulcers and intramural aortic hematomas.

Robert S Dieter, Anantharam Kalya, John P Pacanowski, Raymond Migrino, Thomas E Gaines, Raymond A Dieter

Journal: Expert review of cardiovascular therapy 2006;3(3):423-31

PMID: 15889970

Abstract

Acute aortic syndromes, including dissections, intramural hematomas and penetrating aortic ulcers, are a catastrophic clinical entity that are relatively uncommon. A high index of clinical suspicion along with proper imaging modalities are critical in making a prompt and accurate diagnosis for immediate management and to improve survival of the patient.

Address: Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA. [email protected]

DOI: 10.1586/14779072.3.3.423

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MeSH Terms: Acute Disease, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Diseases, Hematoma, Humans, Syndrome, Ulcer