Type B Aortic Dissection: An Interview With Jorge Mascaro

At the 2024 EACTS Annual Meeting, CTSNet senior editors set out to interview the most knowledgeable CT surgeons from around the world. Stay tuned for more interviews from the meeting.  

At the 2024 EACTS Annual Meeting, Dr. Alice Copperwheat spoke with Jorge Mascaro, professor of surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin, about Type B aortic dissection. They discussed what Type B aortic dissection is, how to determine the appropriate management for patients, and its traditional management strategies. They also explored endovascular approaches to Type B dissection, methods for preventing malperfusion symptoms, and specialized centers focused on treating Type B aortic dissection.  

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