Aortic rupture1
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This can be either free or contained (including hemothorax, increasing periaortic hematoma, or both; or mediastinal hematoma) and should be addressed promptly. |
Branch artery occlusion and malperfusion2
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Complete or partial occlusion of a major branch, with or without clinical evidence of ischemia; this includes visceral, renal, and peripheral arterial branches. |
Extension of dissection3
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Extension of the dissection flap either distally or proximally (ie, retrograde type A dissection) |
Aortic enlargement |
Progressive enlargement of the true, false, or both lumens while in the acute phase may require prompt intervention. |
Intractable pain15
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Uncontrolled hypertension15
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