Publications by authors named "N Dobrilovic"
Background: Type A aortic dissection in heart transplantation recipients is rare and lethal, with limited research beyond case reports. This study aimed to analyze patient characteristics and clinical outcomes of this condition through a US national database.
Methods: The National Inpatient Sample database (2002-2018) was used to identify all type A aortic dissection in heart transplantation recipients aged >18 years.
Article Synopsis
- Endovascular repair is increasingly being used over traditional open repair for thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAA) in the U.S., with a significant rise from 2002 to 2018.
- The study found that patients undergoing endovascular repair were generally older and had more health issues but experienced lower in-hospital mortality and shorter stays compared to those who had open repair.
- Overall, there is a notable shift in TAAA treatment practices, favoring endovascular methods which offer improved outcomes, particularly for older patients.