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World J Hypertens. May 23, 2015; 5(2): 79-84
Published online May 23, 2015. doi: 10.5494/wjh.v5.i2.79
Published online May 23, 2015. doi: 10.5494/wjh.v5.i2.79
Figure 1 Illustration of the DeBakey and Stanford classifications for aortic dissection.
The DeBakey system takes into account tear entry site and propagation within ascending or descending aorta. The Stanford system is more blunt. Type A is one with any involvement of the ascending aorta, type B any involvement of the descending aorta[43].
- Citation: Benson RA, Patterson BO, Loftus IM. Diagnosis and management of thoracic aortic dissection: An update. World J Hypertens 2015; 5(2): 79-84
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3168/full/v5/i2/79.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5494/wjh.v5.i2.79