Acute aortic syndromes in India: The need for a nationwide program to increase awareness

Acute aortic dissection is a rare, but potentially life-threatening and time-critical condition that is frequently misdiagnosed. Therefore, its prompt and proper diagnosis is vital to increase a patient's chance of survival and to prevent grievous complications. Raising awareness and educating...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Shetty, Varun, Shetty, Deviprasad, Grewal, Nimrat
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2022
Materias:
Opinion Paper
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8890998/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34864018
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ihj.2021.11.188
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Sumario:Acute aortic dissection is a rare, but potentially life-threatening and time-critical condition that is frequently misdiagnosed. Therefore, its prompt and proper diagnosis is vital to increase a patient's chance of survival and to prevent grievous complications. Raising awareness and educating the general population and healthcare professionals about an aortic dissection is mandatory, for early diagnosis and improving the chances of survival.

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