Overview of the current knowledge on etiology, natural history and treatment of aortic dissection

J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino). 2017 Apr;58(2):238-251. doi: 10.23736/S0021-9509.17.09883-4. Epub 2017 Jan 25.

Abstract

In this manuscript, we review the etiology, classification, clinical manifestation, behavior, management and outcomes of aortic dissection. We emphasize the importance of genetics in the development of aortic dissection, discuss the role of size in clinical decision-making, and review the mechanism of aortic dissection development as well as the maturation of the dissected aorta.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Aneurysm / genetics
  • Aortic Aneurysm / mortality
  • Aortic Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Aortic Dissection / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Dissection / genetics
  • Aortic Dissection / mortality
  • Aortic Dissection / surgery*
  • Aortography / methods
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation* / adverse effects
  • Computed Tomography Angiography
  • Endovascular Procedures* / adverse effects
  • Genetic Markers
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Humans
  • Phenotype
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Risk Factors
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Genetic Markers