This book comprehensively covers aortic dissection and acute aortic syndromes. Topics covered include the pathology, genetics, diagnosis, medical treatment and surgical management of uncomplicated and complicated aortic dissection, including endovascular stenting. In addition, imaging and follow-up procedures after initial surgical treatment are reviewed along with acute and chronic type A and type B dissection. Potential complications that can be encountered at various treatment stages and management strategies are also detailed.   
Aortic Dissection and Acute Aortic Syndromes comprehensively reviews aortic dissection in an easy to read, illustration-rich book. It is therefore an essential resource for both trainee and experienced cardiologist, cardiac surgeon and any other medical professionals involved in the management of these patients.  

Overview and History of Aortic Dissection and other Acute Aortic Syndromes

Aortic anatomy and the pathophysiology of acute aortic syndromes
Histopathology of Acute Aortic Syndromes
Genetically-Triggered Aortic Dissections
Presentation of Acute Aortic Syndromes
Classification Systems of Acute Aortic Syndromes
Medical conditions predisposing to aortic dissection and preventive strategies
What do the Guidelines say for the Treatment of Acute Aortic Syndromes?
Initial Medical Management of Acute Aortic Syndromes
Imaging of Aortic Dissection: CT, MRI, and Angiography
Imaging of Intramural Hematoma and Penetrating Atherosclerotic Ulcer by CT and MRI
Echocardiography for the Diagnosis and Management of Acute Aortic Syndromes
Long-term imaging of the aorta - considerations and comparison of modalities
Blunt Traumatic Aortic Injury: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Management
Catheter-Induced Aortic Dissection
Aortic Intramural Hematoma
Penetrating AtheroscleroticUlcer:  Presentation and Management
Endovascular treatment of type A aortic dissections
Valve Sparing Aortic Root Replacement for Aortic Valve Insufficiency in type A Aortic Dissection
Basic Approaches for the Surgical Management of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection - Safe Management Strategies for the General Cardiac Surgeon
Valve Repair for Aortic Valve Insufficiency in the Setting of Acute Aortic Dissection
Management of the Aortic Arch in Acute Aortic Dissection Type A
Frozen Elephant Trunk for Aortic Dissection
One-stage Repair of Extensive Chronic Thoracic Aortic Dissection
Management of Complicated Type A Aortic Dissection
Management of Complicated Acute Type A Aortic Dissection
Management of Type B Aortic Dissection
Subacute and Chronic Type A Aortic Dissection
Management of chronic descending thoracic and thoracoabdominal dissection and aneurysm-stent grafting, debranching
Management of Chronic Dissection of the Descending Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aorta
Diagnosis and Management of Ruptured Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms
Monitoring and medical treatment of chronic thoracic, abdominal, and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms
External Aortic Support and Other Alternative Strategies in the Management of Aortic Pathology of Patients with Connective Tissue Disorders
Management of Operative Complications after Type A aortic dissection repair
Neuroprotection during dissection repair
Acute Type A Aortic Dissection: When Not to Operate
Delayed Surgery for Acute Aortic Dissection
Anesthetic Management of Acute Aortic Dissection
Coagulopathy and bleeding management for aortic dissection surgery
Monitoring After Surgery for Acute Aortic Syndromes
Medical Management of Uncomplicated Type B Acute Aortic Syndromes
Symptomatic Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms
Future Considerations for Acute Aortic Syndromes.