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. 2016 Jul;5(4):352-9.
doi: 10.21037/acs.2016.07.01.

Differential aspects of ascending thoracic aortic dissection and its treatment: the North American experience

Ourania Preventza  1 , Joseph S Coselli  1
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Differential aspects of ascending thoracic aortic dissection and its treatment: the North American experience

Ourania Preventza et al. Ann Cardiothorac Surg. 2016 Jul.

Abstract

Acute type A aortic dissection is a deadly disease with significant morbidity and mortality. We describe the differential aspects of the disease and the North American experience with its treatment.

Keywords: Type A aortic dissection; cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB); classic acute aortic dissection.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of Interest: Dr. Coselli participates in clinical research trials conducted by Glaxo Smith Kline, Edwards Lifesciences, and Bolton Medical; consults for, receives royalties and a departmental educational grant from, and participates in clinical trials for Vascutek Terumo; and consults and participates in clinical trials for Medtronic, Inc. and W. L. Gore & Associates. Dr. Preventza consults for Medtronic, Inc. and W. L. Gore & Associates, and she has received travel expenses from Cook Medical, Inc.

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