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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 ... Marfans, EDS ... • Cardiac surgery ... catheterization • Thoracic ... opiates • Control heart
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... (>5%): - Aortic ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... Severe Aortic stenosis ... upper abdominal/thoracic
Bleeding Risk for Various Invasive/Surgical Procedures
Low Risk:
 • Dental extractions (1 or 2 teeth), endodontic (root
repair, colon resection ... CABG, heart valve ... (e.g. aortic aneurysm ... replacement) • Lung resection ... bladder tumour resection