Open AccessThe role of coronary angiography in acute type A aortic dissection
Author(s) -
Reza Motallebzadeh
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
european journal of cardio-thoracic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.303
H-Index - 133
eISSN - 1873-734X
pISSN - 1010-7940
DOI - 10.1016/j.ejcts.2003.11.014
Subject(s) - aortic dissection , medicine , cardiology , coronary angiography , angiography , radiology , dissection (medical) , aorta , myocardial infarction
In recent years, non-invasive methods have replaced angiography in the diagnosis of aortic dissection. Angiography maybe used to evaluate coexisting coronary artery disease (CAD), which can delay surgery and increase the risk of rupture. We set out to examine the role of angiography in acute aortic dissection.
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