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Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Assess for high risk ... tissue disorder e.g ... Marfans, EDS ... • Cardiac surgery ... blood pressure: e.g
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... Stable patients ... Cataract Plan for Meds
Bleeding Risk for Various Invasive/Surgical Procedures
Low Risk:
 • Dental extractions (1 or 2 teeth), endodontic (root
Bleeding Risk for ... Procedures Low Risk ... pacemaker insertion or internal ... #Bleeding #Risk ... Perioperative #Procedures #Table