Kano Harold Djodjo, Sun Wei
Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University Haikou, Hainan, China.
Thoracic Surgery Department, Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University Haikou, Hainan, China.
US Cardiol. 2023 Oct 25;17:e17. doi: 10.15420/usc.2022.36. eCollection 2023.
Aortic dissection is a critical condition, which can affect the aorta over its entire length. Characterized by a split between the tunica intima and the tunica media of the aorta, aortic dissection is seen in both sexes, and diagnosis and treatment are decisive for the survival of the patient. Aortic dissection has a wide range of risk factors that contribute to it being one of the most serious of cardiovascular conditions. Diagnosis is based on a thorough knowledge of the condition and its risk factors. This review describes the patient characteristics, drugs, and medical procedures that may contribute to an increased risk of aortic dissection, raising awareness of this life-threatening condition.
主动脉夹层是一种危急病症，可累及主动脉全长。主动脉夹层的特征是主动脉内膜和中膜之间出现撕裂，男女均可发病，其诊断和治疗对患者的生存至关重要。主动脉夹层有多种危险因素，这使其成为最严重的心血管疾病之一。诊断基于对该病症及其危险因素的全面了解。本综述描述了可能导致主动脉夹层风险增加的患者特征、药物和医疗程序，以提高对这种危及生命病症的认识。
