Learn about thoracic aortic disease and whether you might be at risk for thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection. If you are at risk, you’ll find information about how to manage your risk and – very importantly – how to be your own best advocate for proper diagnosis and treatment if you ever need emergency care.
Access recommendations from the Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Patients with Thoracic Aortic Disease, released in March 2010 from the American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, and other medical professional organizations. Use a set of Interactive Pathways based on the Guidelines to explore decision points and guidance for evaluation, management, and surgical intervention in acute aortic dissection.