Type A Dissection.

An aortic dissection that involves the ascending aorta, regardless of where the tear originates. Classified using the Stanford system. This is a surgical emergency with high mortality if untreated, requiring immediate open-heart repair.

What is type a dissection?

An aortic dissection that involves the ascending aorta, regardless of where the tear originates. Classified using the Stanford system. This is a surgical emergency with high mortality if untreated, requiring immediate open-heart repair.

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