There are two classification systems used to describe thoracic aortic dissections: The DeBakey classification: Type I: Dissection originating in the ascending aorta extending a variable length ...

a descending aortic dissection can be treated medically in most cases. Type I: Dissection originating in the ascending aorta extending a variable length frequently into the aortic arch and/or ...

Aortic coarctation is a fatal cardiovascular disease. For Stanford type B aortic coarctation, aortic endovascular isolation (TEVAR) is currently the treatment of choice and is far less invasive than ...