Controversies in Aortic Dissection and Aneurysmal Disease

1. Front Matter

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2. Advance Recognition and Protection of Those at Risk of Acute Aortic Dissection

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. The Clinical Genetics of Thoracic Aortic Disease

      • Lut Van Laer, Bart L. Loeys

      Pages 3-15

   3. When Should Surgery Be Performed in Marfan Syndrome and Other Connective Tissue Disorders to Protect Against Type A Dissection?

      • Yskert von Kodolitsch, Peter N. Robinson, Jürgen Berger

      Pages 17-47

   4. The Aortopathy of Bicuspid Aortic Valves

      • Omar K. Siddiqi, Michael D. Klein

      Pages 49-65

   5. Size Matters: Intervention Thresholds for Dissection Prophylaxis in the Ascending Aorta

      • Luc Cozijnsen, Richard L. Braam, Marc A. A. M. Schepens, Barbara J. M. Mulder

      Pages 67-84

   6. The Exostent Versus Alternative Strategies: The Role of an External Support Sleeve in Aortic Prophylaxis

      • John R. Pepper

      Pages 85-93

3. Recognition and Diagnosis of Type A Dissection

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 95-95

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   2. What Is An Acute Aortic Syndrome? Pathology, Pathogenesis, Definitions, and Diagnostic Categorization of Conditions Affecting the Proximal Aorta

      • Ioannis Dimarakis, Friedrich-Wilhelm Mohr, Christian D. Etz

      Pages 97-105

   3. Diagnostic Delay in Acute Aortic Syndromes: How Sensitive and Specific are Clinical Features in Disease Recognition

      • Kevin M. Harris, Craig Strauss

      Pages 107-114

   4. Presentation in a Shocked State: The Impact and Management of Pericardial Tamponade

      • Christian Olsson

      Pages 115-123

4. The Surgery of Acute Type A Dissection

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 125-125

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   2. Arterial Cannulation in Type A Acute Aortic Dissection: The Debate

      • Jean Bachet

      Pages 127-137

   3. Rationale for a Conservative Approach and Arguments Against Aggressive Surgical Approaches

      • Priya Sastry, Stephen R. Large

      Pages 139-148

   4. The Aortic Root in Acute Type A Dissection: Rationale and Outcome for an Increased Use of Root Replacement

      • Gilbert H. L. Tang, Steven L. Lansman, David Spielvogel

      Pages 149-157

   5. Have Hemiarch Replacements and Adhesives Improved Outcomes in Acute Type A Dissection?

      • Prashanth Vallabhajosyula, Caroline Komlo, Tyler Wallen, Wilson Y. Szeto, Joseph E. Bavaria

      Pages 159-167

   6. Acute Type A Dissection: What Has Been Learnt from the International Registry?

      • Ishtiaq Rahman, Alan J. Bryan

      Pages 169-182

   7. Does an Open Distal Anastomosis Confer Prognostic Benefit in Acute Dissection Surgery?

      • Truls Myrmel, Magnus Larsen, Kristian Bartnes

      Pages 183-190

   8. Lessons Learned from the German Registry for Acute Aortic Dissection Type A (GERAADA) and Expectations for the Future

      • Tobias Krüger, Maria Blettner, Ernst Weigang

      Pages 191-201

   9. The Prospects for Total Endovascular Repair of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection

      • Ian M. Nordon, Matt M. Thompson

      Pages 203-207

In this book the authors review the surgical management of patients with aortic disease. This often controversial area of management reveals many options open to cardiovascular specialist. This reference reviews each controversy and provides practical answers to the cardiac surgeon and will help them reveal the spectrum of disorders and their management.

• Cardiac Surgery
• Cardiology

From the book reviews:

“This book reviews the surgical management of patients with aortic disease with detailed discussions about the many options and controversies in this area. … It is particularly germane for cardiac surgeons responsible for treating this high-risk cohort of patients. … This is an important contribution to the field of aortic surgery. … It is current in its presentation of data and techniques and is a valuable contribution to the practice of cardiovascular surgery.” (Michael Bates, Doody’s Book Reviews, January, 2015)

• University Hospitals Birmingham, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom

  Robert S. Bonser, Domenico Pagano

• Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Depts., Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany

  Axel Haverich

• University Hospitals Birmingham, Queen Elizabeth Hospital & Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom

  Jorge Mascaro

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