Approach to the Arch in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection

In the second of third lectures on the subject of the thoracic aorta, Dr. Maral Ouzounian from the University of Toronto presents on the approach to the aortic arch in patients presenting with an acute type A aortic dissection. Specifically, she explores the indications for extended arch repair in these patients and compares arch management strategies (hemiarch vs. AMDS vs. frozen elephant trunk).
Presented on December 14, 2020.