K. Smidfelt

Long-term outcomes following exclusive conservative medical treatment of uncomplicated type B aortic dissection: a nationwide 23-year follow-up

Aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition with an estimated annual incidence of 3 per 100,000. Type B aortic dissections originate distal to the left subclavian artery and are confined to the descending aorta. They are considered uncomplicated in the absence of aortic rupture, hemodynamic instability, rap...