Dissecting Aneurysm of the Aorta: Its Clinical, Electrocardiographic and Laboratory Features

Abstract

The literature has been reviewed, and 58 autopsied cases of dissecting aneurysm of the aorta observed at the Los Angeles County Hospital over a ten year period have been carefully studied. Clinical-pathologic correlation has been attempted whenever possible, with emphasis on diagnostic features. The

Multimodality Imaging of Diseases of the Thoracic Aorta in Adults: From the American Society of Echocardiography and the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging

“…[139][140][141][142][143] The subsequent 2-month period was designated ''subacute,'' and beyond the second month, an aortic dissection was termed ''chronic''. We endorse this classification, as it has some basis in pathologic observations.…”

Acute aortic dissection: Epidemiology and outcomes

“…Epidemiological information regarding this pathology remains sparse. Few studies have been published on the general population [5][6][7][8] while the majority of studies are based on autoptic data [9][10][11] and the true incidence of AAD is not yet well known. However, with the advent of new diagnostic modalities, such as computed tomography and echocardiography, there has been a progressive increase in the number of cases of diagnosed aortic dissection.…”

Aortic Aneurysm

“…The "average patient" with an aneurysm of the ascending aorta died in 8 [27][28][29] Although the terms "dissection" and "rupturie" have been used interchangeably by some authors, the ternm "dissecting aneurysm" should be used only for those lesions in which the dissection involves the aortic wall, separating the intimia and adventitia usually in the plane of the media. Such lesions ordinarily start in the arch of the aorta and then progress peripherally.30 32 Infrequently they are self-limiting and may break back into the lumen of the vessel producing the so-called "double aorta. "33 Usually, however, the result is death within 2 weeks.…”