Acute aortic syndrome

Abstract

Acute aortic syndrome embraces a group of heterogenous pathological entities involving the aortic wall with a common clinical profile. The current epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment strategy are discussed in this review. Besides, the importance of multidisciplinary aortic teams, aortic centers and the implementation of an aortic code are emphasized.

Keywords: Acute aortic syndrome; Aortic code; Aortic dissection; Código aorta; Disección aórtica; Hematoma intramural aórtico; Intramural aortic hematoma; Penetrating aortic ulcer; Síndrome aórtico agudo; Úlcera penetrante aórtica.