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

Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2005 May;3(3):423-31. doi: 10.1586/14779072.3.3.423.

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Aortic Aneurysm* / diagnosis
  • Aortic Aneurysm* / epidemiology
  • Aortic Aneurysm* / physiopathology
  • Aortic Aneurysm* / surgery
  • Aortic Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Aortic Diseases* / epidemiology
  • Aortic Diseases* / physiopathology
  • Aortic Diseases* / surgery
  • Aortic Dissection* / diagnosis
  • Aortic Dissection* / epidemiology
  • Aortic Dissection* / physiopathology
  • Aortic Dissection* / surgery
  • Hematoma* / diagnosis
  • Hematoma* / epidemiology
  • Hematoma* / physiopathology
  • Hematoma* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Syndrome
  • Ulcer* / diagnosis
  • Ulcer* / epidemiology
  • Ulcer* / physiopathology
  • Ulcer* / surgery