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The importance of quality of life in aortic research

Acute type B aortic dissections have for long been considered the benign aortic dissection. In contrast to type A aortic dissections, most patients do not require immediate surgical repair and are able to survive the acute event under strict medical therapy. Unfortunately, the relatively good short term results are counterbalanced by a high rate of late aortic complications and death. People who develop an aort...