Acute aortic syndromes in India: The need for a nationwide program to increase awareness

Autor: Varun Shetty, Deviprasad Shetty, Nimrat Grewal
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Indian Heart Journal, Vol 74, Iss 1, Pp 76-78 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0019-4832
DOI: 10.1016/j.ihj.2021.11.188
Popis: Acute aortic dissection is a rare, but potentially life-threatening and time-critical condition that is frequently misdiagnosed. Therefore, its prompt and proper diagnosis is vital to increase a patient's chance of survival and to prevent grievous complications. Raising awareness and educating the general population and healthcare professionals about an aortic dissection is mandatory, for early diagnosis and improving the chances of survival.
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