Understanding acute aortic type B dissection: Are there new horizons in patient selection?

Abstract Aortic dissection (AD) still represents the most lethal aortic emergency. The presentation of thoracic pain of severe intensity and sudden onset is suspect for AD. Physical examination does not result in reliable findings for AD. For confirming or ruling out AD CTA or MRA must be performed; the choice should depend on the availability. Multiple studies have identified predictors of poor outcome at admission (eGFR