Rupture of the ascending aortic dissection into the pericardium can cause a rapid pericardial effusion resulting in cardiac tamponade which is frequently fatal. Acute aortic regurgitation can ...

The main causes of death are aortic dissection, cardiac tamponade and acute myocardial infarction. When evaluating the indication of PCI of a CTO, the operator and the patient should be aware of ...

aortic dissection or rupture, pericardial tamponade, coronary ostial obstruction or acute severe aortic regurgitation. In most cases these can be dealt with quickly, and by percutaneous means ...

Thoracic aortic dissection occurs when the intima of the aorta becomes compromised and “tears” or “dissects” a new layer that fills with blood between the intima and the media. This ...