Acute type A intramural hematoma: analysis of current management strategy.

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Management of acute type A intramural hematoma (IMH) remains controversial, varying from immediate surgery to medical management only. Conversion to typical dissection remains a concern. We analyzed our experience managing acute type A IMH.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Circulation

Title: Circulation

Publisher: Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)

ISSN (Electronic): 1524-4539

ISSN (Print): 0009-7322

Publication date (Electronic): Sep 15 2009

Volume: 120

Issue: 11 Suppl

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[1 ] Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Memorial Hermann Heart and Vascular Institute, University of Texas at Houston Medical School, 77030, USA. anthony.l.estrera@uth.tmc.edu

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Publisher Item ID: 120/11_suppl_1/S287

DOI: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.108.844282

PubMed ID: 19752381

SO-VID: 4eb98a7c-df29-4e0e-ae3d-a2a706e3ff4a

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