Department of Cardiology, Hospital ClĂnico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
Mini Review
Acute Aortic Syndrome: Current Perspectives and Future Directions
Author(s): Carlos Ferrera, Isaac Martínez, Inés Ramos, Javier Cobiella, Rosa Beltrao, Beatriz Cabeza, Alberto de Agustín, Ana Viana-Tejedor, David Vivas, Ana Bustos, Francisco Javier Serrano, Luis Carlos Maroto-Castellanos and Isidre Vilacosta*
Acute Aortic Syndrome (AAS) is a life-threatening condition. This review covers important issues about clinical
features, classification, epidemiology, diagnostic and therapeutic strategy for these patients. The role of the aorta
code, aorta team and aorta centers has been highlighted in the management of these patients to improve clinical
outcomes. Treatment approach is discussed according to the type of aortic lesion and patient’s clinical profile. .. View more»