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Acute aortic dissection in the paediatric population is rare but lethal. We present two paediatric cases of type A acute aortic dissection that required emergent procedures and were later found… Click to show full abstract
Acute aortic dissection in the paediatric population is rare but lethal. We present two paediatric cases of type A acute aortic dissection that required emergent procedures and were later found to have genetic mutations. High index of suspicion, early clinical diagnosis, prompt treatment, the advantageous collaboration between the paediatric team and aortic surgeons, and familial genetic testing are paramount to achieve a good outcome.
Keywords:
dissection paediatric;
paediatric population;
acute aortic;
aortic dissection;
dissection;
type acute
Journal Title: Cardiology in the young
Year Published: 2023
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Journal Title: Cardiology in the young
Year Published: 2023
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