Aortic Dissection



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    Aortic Dissection





    Surgery for Acquired Cardiovascular Disease Jan 23, 2006
    Should the "elephant trunk" be skeletonized? Total arch replacement combined with stented elephant trunk implantation for Stanford type A aortic dissection. ...
    - The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

    Health Watch: Using Massage After Heart Surgery Jan 27, 2006
    ...experience. You see, Rod has not been on the course, since he had open-heart surgery to repair damage caused by an aortic dissection. ...
    - KFOXtv.com,

    Scanner takes diagnosis to new dimensions Jan 27, 2006
    Luke's Medical Center, doctors have done preliminary work using their 64-slice machine to look for other problems, such as an aortic dissection, a pulmonary ...
    - Centre Daily Times,

    (BW) Presbyterian Hospital of Plano Adds GE LightSpeed Advanced ... Jan 12, 2006
    ...physicians effectively diagnose or rule out three life-threatening conditions with one simple, non-invasive procedure: aortic dissection, pulmonary embolism ...
    - Houston Chronicle,

    Wallace T. Homitz, ex-president of Laney College, dies at age 83 Jan 14, 2006
    He then established his own firm of Homitz, Allen and Associates and worked with that company until he suffered an aortic dissection in 1992. ...
    - Inside Bay Area,

    Coroner releases names in Snowmass Ski Area deaths Jan 5, 2006
    Charles Shaw, of Winnetka, Ill. and Snowmass Village was 72 years old, and died of aortic dissection. The manner of death was natural.
    - Aspen Daily News,

    News in Brief Jan 6, 2006
    Steve Ayers. Charles Shaw, 72, of Winnetka, Ill., and Snowmass Village, died of aortic dissection, Ayers reported. Eagle County ...
    - Aspen Times,

    Three Skiers In 2 Days Die On Colorado Slopes Jan 6, 2006
    Siske, 61, of Glencoe, died from arteriosclerotic heart disease, while Charles Shaw. 72, of Winnetka, died from an aortic dissection.
    - TheDenverChannel.com,

    Electrocardiogram Helps Predict Risk for Congestive Heart Failure Jan 5, 2006
    In addition to CHF, complications from hypertension include heart attacks, blood vessel damage (arteriosclerosis), aortic dissection, kidney damage, kidney ...
    - Newswise (press release)

    Coroner: Illinois men died of natural causes at Snowmass Jan 6, 2006
    The coroner says 61-year-old Roger Siske of Glencoe died of heart disease; while 72-year-old Charles Shaw of Winnetka died of aortic dissection. ...
    - WQAD,

    Coroner: Illinois men died of natural causes at Snowmass Jan 6, 2006
    Coroner J. Steve Ayers said Roger Siske, 61, of Glencoe, died of arteriosclerotic heart disease; and Charles Shaw, 72, of Winnetka, died of aortic dissection. ...
    - Belleville News-Democrat,

    Denver skier collapses at Breckenridge, dies Jan 6, 2006
    ...says 61-year-old Roger Siske of Glencoe died from arteriosclerotic heart disease, while 72-year-old Charles Shaw of Winnetka died from an aortic dissection.
    - 9NEWS.com,

    Denver Skier Died Of Apparent Heart Attack Jan 7, 2006
    J.-Steve Ayers said Roger Siske, 61, of Glencoe died from arteriosclerotic heart disease, while Charles Shaw, 72 of Winnetka died from an aortic dissection.
    - cbs4denver.com,

    Electrocardiogram Helps Predict Risk for Congestive Heart Failure Jan 5, 2006
    In addition to CHF, complications from hypertension include heart attacks, arteriosclerosis, aortic dissection, kidney damage, kidney failure, and stroke. ...
    - DG News

    Aortic Dissection Misdiagnosed as Acute Coronary Syndromes ... Oct 28, 2005
    MONTREAL, CANADA -- October 28, 2005 -- Aortic dissection is frequently confused with acute coronary syndromes by physicians, a mistake that often leads to use ...
    - DG News

    Dr. Peter J. Mossop to Present Live Zenith(R) Aortic Dissection ... Nov 16, 2005
    ...in Melbourne, Australia will present a taped case depicting use of Cook's Zenith TX2 Dissection Endovascular Graft in the treatment of an aortic dissection. ...
    - Genetic Engineering News,

    Rare Heart Condition Can Be Nov 21, 2005
    Some people may experience aortic dissection as chest pain, and think it is a heart attack. Others may feel back pain and think ...
    - About - News & Issues,

    Marfan Syndrome Community Benefits from the Legacy of Jonathan ... Nov 14, 2005
    The cause of the chest pain, and Jonathan's death, turned out to be an aortic dissection, a tear in the large artery near the heart. ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    Mummert catches actress’s attention Nov 4, 2005
    I just read the article about Bud Mummert. I am the widow of John Ritter who died two years ago from aortic dissection,� said Yasbeck in the phone call. ...
    - Monticello Herald Journal,

    Americas LightSpeed VCT (Graphic: Business Wire) Nov 17, 2005
    ...help clinicians rule out (or in) the three most life-threatening critical conditions in chest pain in one single scan - aortic dissection, pulmonary embolism ...
    - Genetic Engineering News,

    Some Almost Laughable Deaths Nov 16, 2005
    ...famous personage to die on the throne being Elvis Presley (drug overdose), other strong mentionables include King George II (aortic dissection), Catherine the ...
    - Smooth Operator (satire)

    It's no joke if patients can't park Nov 8, 2005
    Mr Bullard, who suffers from a heart condition called Aortic Dissection, has launched a campaign to get better parking facilities for the new practice. ...
    - Norwich Evening News,

    Doctors Save Mother And Newborn In Medical First Oct 27, 2005
    ..."It was throbbing," Kipnis said. "I could feel it in my teeth, it hurt so bad.". She was diagnosed with a rare condition called aortic dissection. ...
    - WTKR Your NewsChannel 3,

    Stony Brook University Hospital CEO Moves On Oct 26, 2005
    ...has been in the news for its advances in the medical field including delivering premature triplets moments before repairing an aortic dissection on the mother. ...
    - Suffolk Life Newspapers,

    GE Healthcare's LightSpeed VCT Recognized by Wall Street Journal's ... Oct 24, 2005
    ...to help clinicians rule out (orin) the three most life-threatening critical conditions in chest painin one single scan - aortic dissection, pulmonary embolism ...
    - Finanzen.net,

    Young cocaine users are swamping A&E Oct 28, 2005
    ...in those cases.". Scientists in America believe that a condition called aortic dissection is caused by cocaine use. They found that ...
    - Wood & Vale,

    For jail's sick inmates, a regimen of neglect 02 Oct 2005
    One serious risk of Marfan syndrome is aortic dissection, a ripping in the layers of the aortic wall that allows blood to leak. ...
    - Fort Worth Star Telegram

    Interventional therapy of aortic diseases by stent-graft placement Sep 5, 2005
    ...used in patients with abdominal and thoracic aneurysms and has been explored as a less invasive alternative in patients with stable type B aortic dissection. ...
    - EurekAlert

    Aortic Aneurysm Associated With Decreased Incidence Of ... Sep 13, 2005
    ...jeopardizing blood flow to internal organs. When split into layers it is called "aortic dissection.". "This is a silver lining in ...
    - Science Daily (press release)

    The unmatched advantages of LightSpeed VCT Sep 26, 2005
    ...the death of the patient. (1) Coronary Artery Disease (2) Pulmonary Embolism and (3) Aortic dissection. Volume CT has the capability ...
    - Afternoon Dispatch & Courier

    EVACUEE DIES IN HOSPITAL Sep 12, 2005
    Center. Smith County Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Bill Lemmert said the preliminary cause of death was an aortic dissection. ...
    - Tyler Morning Telegraph

    New device less-invasive fix for deadly aneurysms Sep 4, 2005
    Zierden, who had the procedure July 22, was the second. Zierden had had an aortic dissection since he was 9 years old but ignored it as an adult. ...
    - Knoxville News Sentinel (subscription)

    Vice-President Cheney having surgery to repair bulging blood ... Sep 24, 2005
    Or, it can cause the layers of the aorta wall to come apart, a condition called aortic dissection that killed actor John Ritter. ...
    - Medical News Today (press release)

    Healthbeat: Aortic Root Valve Sep 5, 2005
    Thinning and stretching of the aortic root can also cause a tear in the inner lining of the vessel wall (called an aortic dissection), which can also be fatal. ...
    - WHOI

    Mother’s pain and joy Aug 29, 2005
    Triplets happen once in every 8,000 births, while cases of aortic dissection are rare -- estimated to happen to around six people per 100,000 per year. ...
    - Newsday

    Teenage Evacuee Dies Of Natural Causes Sep 13, 2005
    The Justice of the Peace says Kevin died of a disease called aortic dissection. It's a genetic disease that forms in the heart. ...
    - KLTV

    Aortic Dissection Surgery30 Jul 2005
    Those who experience it say they will never forget the pain. In fact, many of those who have an aortic dissection think they're having a heart attack. ...
    - KELOLAND TV

    Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Paris, FranceJul 28, 2005
    The other important issue raised by the present study concerns the risk of acute type A aortic dissection in pregnant women (with or without Marfan'syndrome ...
    - European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

    DMH ANNOUNCES NEW IMAGING SYSTEMJul 27, 2005
    Triple RuleOut™ - Three primary causes of mortality in patients with chest pain are aortic dissection, pulmonary embolism and coronary artery disease. ...
    - Decatur Tribune

    UF doctors highlight nuances of detecting aortic problemsJul 5, 2005
    ...who don't routinely treat aortic disease have difficulty distinguishing between the two most common culprits, an aortic aneurysm and an aortic dissection. ...
    - Gainesville Sun

    'Scream and Yell' If You Have Really Bad Chest Pain, Physician ...Jul 25, 2005
    Illness.". * TV star John Ritter ("Three's Company" and "Eight Simple Rules") died in 2003 after suffering an aortic dissection.
    - RedNova.com

    Patience heart of the matterJul 1, 2005
    World-class volleyball player Flo Hyman suffered an aortic dissection and died during a match in 1986. A massive dissection killed actor John Ritter in 2003. ...
    - Pioneer Press

    Dangerous Aortic Ruptures Often MisdiagnosedJul 11, 2005
    ...that many doctors who do not routinely treat aortic disease have difficulty distinguishing between the two most common culprits -- aortic dissection and aortic ...
    - Forbes

    Brown-Séquard Syndrome Following Removal of a Cerebrospinal Fluid ...Jul 21, 2005
    In this case report we present a patient with Type B aortic dissection and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair with insertion of a lumbar CSF drainage ...
    - Anesthesia & Analgesia (subscription)

    Medical Minute: The Symptoms of Aortic DiseaseJul 13, 2005
    ...death. Typically, the aorta wall either tears, that's called aortic dissection, or it can rupture, which is an aortic aneurysm. ...
    - WSAW

    Left ventricular restoration for ischemic cardiomyopathy and ...Jul 12, 2005
    ...recovery. A 31-year-old man with Marfan syndrome had Stanford type A aortic dissection, which involved the left main trunk. Although ...
    - The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

    Cardiologist expects to return to practiceJul 9, 2005
    Linville left Hilton Head for Savannah at about 8 pm, according to the suit, after Johnston diagnosed him with an aortic dissection, a condition that occurs ...
    - Hilton Head Island Packet

    Experts Promote Adoption of Chest Pain Guidelines by Emergency ...Jul 12, 2005
    ...whether the patient’s symptoms are the result of acute coronary syndrome or other conditions, such as pulmonary embolism, aortic dissection, parenchymal lung ...
    - Journal of American Medical Association (subscription)




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