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Acute Aortic Syndrome

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Acute aortic syndrome is a modern term that describes the acute presentation of patients with characteristic “aortic” pain caused by one of the life-threatening thoracic aortic conditions including aortic dissection, intramural hematoma, and penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer (Fig. 2.1). This entity involves acute lesions of the aorta involving the tunica media and can be distinguished by their etiopathogenesis and characteristic appearance using various diagnostic imaging modalities. Recent advances in imaging techniques and therapeutic interventions have increased awareness of these pathological conditions and emphasized the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.

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  3. Harvard Medical School, Director, Division of Cardiovascular Ane, Assistant Professor in Anesthesia, Boston, 02215, Massachusetts, USA

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Wells, C.M., Subramaniam, K. (2011). Acute Aortic Syndrome. In: Subramaniam, K., Park, K., Subramaniam, B. (eds) Anesthesia and Perioperative Care for Aortic Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-85922-4_2

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