Does medical therapy for thoracic aortic aneurysms really work? Are beta-blockers truly indicated? PRO [0.03%]
药物治疗胸主动脉瘤真的有效吗？β受体阻滞剂的使用指征如何？
John A Elefteriades
John A Elefteriades
This article examines the supporting evidence for the widespread use of beta-blocker therapy for chronic thoracic aortic aneurysms and for acute aortic dissection. The historical literature and recent studies are critically reviewed. It con...
John A Elefteriades
John A Elefteriades
Physicians should be legally liable for missing an atypical aortic dissection: CON [0.03%]
医生在诊断主动脉夹层动脉瘤时应负法律责任：反对观点
John A Elefteriades
John A Elefteriades
Failure to diagnose thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection in patients may result in adverse legal implications for physicians. The difficulty in diagnosing the condition is well documented because of its relatively rare occurrence and its...
Comparative Study
Cardiology clinics. 2010 May;28(2):245-52. DOI:10.1016/j.ccl.2010.02.001 2010
Physicians should be legally liable for missing an atypical aortic dissection: PRO [0.03%]
医生在诊断主动脉异常剥离综合征时失职应负法律责任：赞成派
Moses Lebovits
Moses Lebovits
Discussion of the potential legal exposure of a health care provider for the failure to diagnose and treat a medical condition is premised on multiple considerations. The questions asked before taking legal action are if the case has merit,...
John A Elefteriades
John A Elefteriades
Jaime Gerber,Michael Arcarese
Jaime Gerber
The death of a young athlete is a particularly devastating moment in any society because these individuals represent our strengths and physical prowess as human beings. For this reason, the concept of preparticipation screening has captured...
John A Elefteriades
John A Elefteriades
Young athletes with unknown moderate enlargement of the ascending aorta are prone to aortic dissection during exertion. This dissection is linked to transient, severe hypertension during intense athletic effort. Promising young athletes are...
Case Reports
Cardiology clinics. 2010 May;28(2):223-8. DOI:10.1016/j.ccl.2010.01.015 2010
John A Elefteriades
John A Elefteriades
Emily A Farkas
Emily A Farkas
The fundamental requirements for a meaningful biomarker have not been met in the prediction of the aneurysm trait, the progression of the aneurysm disease state, or the prevention of catastrophic aortic complications. Aortic aneurysm is a w...
Donald M Botta Jr
Donald M Botta Jr
Identification of biomarkers for thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) disease is important because complications of TAAs are common. Preemptive operative repair of TAAs is effective in improving survival. However, elective surgical repair for asy...