|
Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, 7e
| Section 7. Cardiovascular Disease > |
Chapter 62. Aortic Dissection and Related Aortic Syndromes
Sections: Aortic Dissection and Related Aortic Syndromes: Introduction, Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Clinical Features, Diagnosis, Treatment, Disposition and Follow-Up, Special Considerations, References.
Topics Discussed: dissection of aorta.
Excerpt:"The term acute aortic syndrome has been introduced
to the literature and encompasses a number of life-threatening aortic
emergencies.1 These include aortic dissection, penetrating
atherosclerotic ulcer, intramural hematoma, and aortic aneurysmal
leakage or ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (see Chapter 63, Aneurysms of the Aorta and Major Arteries)...."
The content above is only an excerpt.
For full access, log into an existing user account below,
purchase an annual subscription, or
purchase a short-term subscription to the complete website.
|
|
|
|
Or
|
|
|
|