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'''Acute aortic syndrome''' (AAS) is a clinical syndrome caused by one of three life-threatening aortic pathologies which all have similar clinical features. These are: | '''Acute aortic syndrome''' (AAS) is a clinical syndrome caused by one of three life-threatening aortic pathologies which all have similar clinical features. These are: | ||
* [[Aortic dissection]] (70-80% of | * [[Aortic dissection]] (70-80% of cases) | ||
* | * Aortic intramural haemotoma | ||
* | * Penetratic aortic ulcer | ||
== Clinical features == | |||
Patients usually present with severe chest pain that has a tearing character. There is often hypertension. | |||
<noinclude>[[Category:Vascular surgery]]</noinclude> | == Aortic dissection == | ||
See [[aortic dissection]]. | |||
== Aortic intramural haematoma == | |||
Aortic intramural haematoma refers to the acute formation of a contained haemorrage in the aortic wall. The haemorrhage usually arises from the vasa vasorum. Etiology and treatment is similar as for aortic dissection. | |||
== Penetrating aortic ulcer == | |||
Penetrating aortic ulcer refers to the formation of an atherosclerotic lesion in the aorta which has ulcerated through the tunica intima. As they progress, they may ulcerate into the tunica media, forming an intramural haematoma. Etiology and treatment is similar as for aortic dissection. | |||
<noinclude>[[Category:Vascular surgery]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 10:34, 5 December 2023
Acute aortic syndrome (AAS) is a clinical syndrome caused by one of three life-threatening aortic pathologies which all have similar clinical features. These are:
- Aortic dissection (70-80% of cases)
- Aortic intramural haemotoma
- Penetratic aortic ulcer
Clinical features
Patients usually present with severe chest pain that has a tearing character. There is often hypertension.
Aortic dissection
See aortic dissection.
Aortic intramural haematoma
Aortic intramural haematoma refers to the acute formation of a contained haemorrage in the aortic wall. The haemorrhage usually arises from the vasa vasorum. Etiology and treatment is similar as for aortic dissection.
Penetrating aortic ulcer
Penetrating aortic ulcer refers to the formation of an atherosclerotic lesion in the aorta which has ulcerated through the tunica intima. As they progress, they may ulcerate into the tunica media, forming an intramural haematoma. Etiology and treatment is similar as for aortic dissection.