Revista de Medicina e Cirurgia Vascular

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Acute Aortic Syndrome: Current Perspectives and Future Directions

Carlos Ferrera1, Isaac Martínez2, Inés Ramos1, Javier Cobiella3, Rosa Beltrao4, Beatriz Cabeza5, Alberto de Agustín1, Ana Viana-Tejedor1, David Vivas1, Ana Bustos5, Francisco Javier Serrano2, Luis Carlos MarotoCastellanos3, Isidre Vilacost

Acute Aortic Syndrome (AAS) is a life-threatening condition. This review covers important issues about clinical features, classification, epidemiology, diagnostic and therapeutic strategy for these patients. The role of the aorta code, aorta team and aorta centers has been highlighted in the management of these patients to improve clinical outcomes. Treatment approach is discussed according to the type of aortic lesion and patient’s clinical profile.