Ascending aortic cannulation in acute type A aortic dissection: a frightening but lifesaving procedure

Authors : Mihriban Yalcin, Eda Godekmerdan, Kaptan Derya Tayfur, Melih Urkmez, Serkan Yazman

Pages : 74-76

Doi:10.18621/eurj.2016.2.1.74

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Publication Date : 2016-03-04

Article Type : Other

Abstract :Different cannulation sites (e.g., femoral artery, axillary artery, left ventricular apex, and ascending aorta) and perfusion techniques (anterograde or retrograde) have been used for treating acute type A aortic dissection. The patient’s pathology and status determine the cannulation site. We present our experience with ascending aortic cannulation for acute type A aortic dissection. 
Keywords : Aortic dissection, acute type A dissection, ascending aortic cannulation