Open AccessAcute respiratory dysfunction after surgery for acute type A aortic dissection
Author(s) -
Evaldas Girdauskas,
Thomas Kuntze,
Michael A. Borger,
Knut Röhrich,
Dierk V. Schmitt,
Jens Faßl,
Volkmar Falk,
FriedrichWilhelm Mohr
Publication year - 2009
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.2009.07.016
Subject(s) - medicine , aortic dissection , intensive care unit , mechanical ventilation , oxygenation , oxygenation index , confidence interval , surgery , respiratory system , anesthesia , aorta
Acute respiratory dysfunction (ARD) can occur after acute type A aortic dissection, but relatively little is known about ARD in such patients. This study aims to analyse the clinical impact of ARD after surgery for acute type A aortic dissection and to assess possible treatment options.
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