Acute type A intramural hematoma: analysis of current management strategy.

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Circulation 2009 Sep 15 120 11 Suppl S287-91

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Authors

De Rango P, Safi H, Estrera A, Walkes JC, Lee TY, Milewicz D, Miller C, Abdullah S

Affiliation

Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Memorial Hermann Heart and Vascular Institute, University of Texas at Houston Medical School, 77030, USA. anthony.l.estrera@uth.tmc.edu

Abstract

Management of acute type A intramural hematoma (IMH) remains controversial, varying from immediate surgery to medical management only. Conversion to typical dissection remains a concern. We analyzed our experience managing acute type A IMH.

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19752381