Question 1

how do you cope with type b aortic dissection?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure : 90% of type b dissection are managed medically with blood pressure control in the acute phase. In cases of rupture, decrease perfusion to organs like intestines kidneys or legs the patient will need surgery or stenting. In chronic cases you need follow up ct scan to assess the aorta for aneurysmal degeneration.

Question 2

does an aortic dissection type b suddenly happen? or does it get preceded by an aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Ao dissection: Typically is of abrupt onset and not preceded by an aneurysm

Question 3

can i wait 3 weeks before my cardiologist appointment after being released for type b aortic dissection?

Accepted Answer

Probably: The critical aspect of your treatment is blood pressure control and decreasing shear forces in your aorta. If your BP is in good range and your heart rate is slow (results of the BP meds and beta blocker you're taking) and you aren't having back, chest or abdominal pain, you are ok to wait 3 weeks to see the doctor.  If not, you should call and be seen earlier.

Question 4

do all types of marphan and ehlers-danlos syndrome increase risk of aortic dissection?

Accepted Answer

No: There are  different types and different variation. Not all lead  to dissection. You need to discuss this with your physician if this is you. Marfan  and ehlers danlos are  different diagnoses and cause different clincial manifestations.

Question 5

my dad who is a healthy 57 year old, recently had surgery for a type a aortic dissection which was successful. what is his life expectancy now?

Accepted Answer

Life expectancy: There are no great numbers on this, as there are many other factors that will affect the life expectancy of a person, with or without having had sugery for Type A aorta dissection. Usually the life expectancy is not decreased due to the surgery, and he should live a healthy, normal life. Best advice of course is to keep his blood pressure and cholesterol under control, watch his weight/no smoking!

Question 6

can aortic dissection be inherited?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If associated with inheritable collagen diseases.  However, it is usually related to elevated blood pressure.

Question 7

possible aortic dissection in teen?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Typically in the young if a dissection is considered it is related to trauma or a congenital connective tissue disease such as ehler's danlos or marfans.

Question 8

how to tell if you have an aortic dissection?

Accepted Answer

Aortic dissection: Probably the best studies are either a magnetic resonance angiogram (mra) or a computed tomography angiogram (cta) of the chest and abdomen.

Question 9

how long can aortic dissection symptoms last?

Accepted Answer

Aortic dissection: It depends upon extent of dissection and type of dissection.

Question 10

how common is aortic dissection in a 23yo female?

Accepted Answer

No common at all: Unless you suffer from a congenital aneurysm (such as of the Sinus of valsalva), Marfan's Syndrome, and/or have certain rheumatologic conditions that cause laxity and/or change in composition of vessel wall. Tobacco use is not good for lining of any vessels either.

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