The use of cIMT as a predictor of postoperative stroke in patients undergoing surgical repair of acute type a aortic dissection

The use of cIMT as a predictor of postoperative stroke in patients undergoing surgical repair of acute type a aortic dissection

Abstract Background Acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) is a life-threatening condition that requires surgical intervention. Stroke remains an extremely serious adverse outcome that can occur in ATAAD patients undergoing aortic arch repair, leading to higher rates of patient mortality and decreas...

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Main Authors: Kai Zhang, Si-Chong Qian, Xu-Dong Pan, Song-Bo Dong, Jun Zheng, Hong Liu, Yue-Li Wang, Li-Zhong Sun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Subjects:
Carotid intima–media thickness (cIMT)
Type A aortic dissection
Stroke
Risk factor
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13019-020-01100-7

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