Acute type A aortic dissection in a young weightlifter: a case study with an in-depth literature review

In spite of the continuing efforts of researchers and practitioners, the mortality rate for acute type A aortic dissection remains relatively high at about 20-50%. Conventional risk factors associated with acute type A aortic dissection include a family history or prior history of aortic disease, co...

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Main Authors: Pak SC, Asuka E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Arizona Thoracic Society 2020-08-01
Series:Southwest Journal of Pulmonary and Critical Care
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Online Access:https://www.swjpcc.com/critical-care/2020/8/7/acute-type-a-aortic-dissection-in-a-young-weightlifter-a-cas.html