In this episode of The Atrium, host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaks with Marc Moon, Chief of Adult Cardiac Surgery at Texas Heart Institute, Chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, and Chief of Adult Cardiac Surgery section at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, about aortic dissection.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:33 About Dr. Moon

02:51 Overview

03:33 History

05:27 Pathophysiology & Clinical Presentation

12:14 Diagnosis

15:25 Management

15:36 Step-by-Step, Type A

41:29 Step-by-Step, Type B

44:25 Postop Management

46:51 Complications

51:49 Future of Aortic Dissection

54:38 Key Takeaways

55:16 Training Advice

They begin with an overview of aortic dissection, including its history and pathophysiology. They explored imaging techniques and diagnostic approaches, as well as management options. Additionally, they provided the steps for performing aortic dissection for both Type A and Type B, addressing postoperative management and complications. The episode concludes with a look at the future of aortic dissection, and Dr. Moon provides advice to trainees.  

The Atrium is a monthly podcast presenting clinical and career-focused topics for residents and early career professionals across all cardiothoracic surgery subspecialties. Watch for next month’s episode on extended resection with Dr. Erinoangelo Rendina.   

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