Multidisciplinary standardized care for acute aortic dissection: Design and initial outcomes of a regional care model

Kevin M. Harris, Craig E. Strauss, Sue Duval, Barbara T. Unger, Timothy J. Kroshus, Subbarao Inampudi, Jonathan D. Cohen, Christopher Kapsner, Lori L. Boland, Frazier Eales, Eric Rohman, Quirino G. Orlandi, Thomas F. Flavin, Vibhu R. Kshettry, Kevin J. Graham, Alan T. Hirsch, Timothy D. Henry

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Abstract

These data demonstrate that a multidisciplinary, standardized approach to the diagnosis and treatment of individuals with AAD can shorten critical time segments in a large geographic region. This systematic approach to AAD care represents a new paradigm for the treatment of this life-threatening condition.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)424-430
Number of pages7
JournalCirculation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes
Volume3
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2010

Keywords

  • Aorta
  • Clinical protocol
  • Diagnosis
  • Echocardiography
  • Follow-up studies
  • Mortality
  • Surgery

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