The incidence and mortality of acute thoracic aortic dissection: results from a whole nation study

Abstract

The incidence of ATAD was 2.53/100 000/year and remained constant throughout the study, contradicting recent perceptions of a rising incidence. ATAD, type A in particular, remains a highly lethal condition: Over half of all patients die within 30 days of the index event. A reduced 30-day mortality rate and an increased long-term survival rate indicate improved overall outcomes in patients with this complex condition.

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“…Aortic dissection (AD) is relatively uncommon, (2.6-3.5 per 100,000 person-years but often presented acutely with catastrophic illness with sudden onset "tearing or ripping pain" originating in the chest and radiating to the back [1][2][3][4]. Unlike acute coronary syndrome pain, the pain of AD is maximal at the onset and is not gradual in nature.…”

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“…The incidence of AAD is~2.3 per 100,000 person-years with mortality rates greater than 50% within 30 days of diagnosis [1]. Furthermore, for every hour that AAD involving the ascending aorta (Sanford type A) is left untreated, mortality rate increases by 1% [2][3][4].…”

Psychological well‐being in patients with aneurysms‐osteoarthritis syndrome

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