Aortic insufficiency after surgical repair of acute type A aortic dissection: Incidence, indications for reoperation and medical management

Authors
Luciani, GB Mazzucco, A
Citation
Gb. Luciani et A. Mazzucco, Aortic insufficiency after surgical repair of acute type A aortic dissection: Incidence, indications for reoperation and medical management, J HEART V D, 10(1), 2001, pp. 12-18
Citations number
33
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
JOURNAL OF HEART VALVE DISEASE
ISSN journal
09668519 → ACNP
Volume
10
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
12 - 18
Database
ISI
SICI code
0966-8519(200101)10:1<12:AIASRO>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
Recurrent aortic insufficiency presents in as many as 20% of patients late after repair of acute type A aortic dissection, This underscores the need f or life-long follow up and appropriate management of patients after such su rgery. The prevalence of, and risk factors for, recurrent aortic regurgitat ion, and the indications for and results of medical and surgical treatment are discussed.