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What is the most commonly used classification system to differentiate between the regions of aortic dissection?
What is the most commonly used classification system to differentiate between the regions of aortic dissection?
- Jones classification system
- Miller classification system
- Stanford classification system (correct)
- Schwartz classification system
What is the estimated percentage of patients who develop an aortic dissection and have hypertension?
What is the estimated percentage of patients who develop an aortic dissection and have hypertension?
- 50%
- 70% (correct)
- 40%
- 60%
What is the goal of medical management for Stanford type B aortic dissection?
What is the goal of medical management for Stanford type B aortic dissection?
- To decrease the mechanical stress on the aortic wall (correct)
- To increase systolic blood pressure
- To promote aortic rupture
- To avoid surgical intervention
What is the procedure most commonly used to correct the Stanford type B aortic dissection?
What is the procedure most commonly used to correct the Stanford type B aortic dissection?
What is the main reason for the high degree of wall tension within the aorta?
What is the main reason for the high degree of wall tension within the aorta?
Which diagnostic data indicates a possible electrolyte imbalance?
Which diagnostic data indicates a possible electrolyte imbalance?
What is the most likely cause of the patient's sharp chest pain that radiates to his upper back?
What is the most likely cause of the patient's sharp chest pain that radiates to his upper back?
Which past surgical history factor may have contributed to the current condition?
Which past surgical history factor may have contributed to the current condition?
What percentage of patients with acute aortic dissection are initially misdiagnosed?
What percentage of patients with acute aortic dissection are initially misdiagnosed?
Which symptom is less common in acute aortic dissection patients?
Which symptom is less common in acute aortic dissection patients?
What is the most common comorbidity associated with acute aortic dissection?
What is the most common comorbidity associated with acute aortic dissection?
What treatment is recommended for hypotension in patients with acute aortic dissection?
What treatment is recommended for hypotension in patients with acute aortic dissection?
What is one of the reasons for allowing the blood pH to be more alkaline during hypothermia?
What is one of the reasons for allowing the blood pH to be more alkaline during hypothermia?
Why should the rewarming process after hypothermia be slow?
Why should the rewarming process after hypothermia be slow?
What is a physiologic alteration associated with deep hypothermia?
What is a physiologic alteration associated with deep hypothermia?
What is a postoperative anesthetic concern after acute aortic dissection repair?
What is a postoperative anesthetic concern after acute aortic dissection repair?
What is the method by which circulatory arrest occurs during deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA) in aortic dissection surgery?
What is the method by which circulatory arrest occurs during deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA) in aortic dissection surgery?
What is the purpose of utilizing cerebral perfusion via the cardiopulmonary bypass machine in aortic dissection surgery?
What is the purpose of utilizing cerebral perfusion via the cardiopulmonary bypass machine in aortic dissection surgery?
Which measure is used to protect the brain during deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA) in aortic dissection surgery?
Which measure is used to protect the brain during deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA) in aortic dissection surgery?
What is the role of intraoperative electroencephalography (EEG) in aortic dissection surgery?
What is the role of intraoperative electroencephalography (EEG) in aortic dissection surgery?
