Acute complicated type B aortic dissection during the New York City COVID-19 surge

Shinichiro Ikeda, Michael Shih, Robert Y. Rhee, Benjamin A. Youdelman

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Abstract

The impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in New York City (NYC) is dramatic. COVID-19 cases surged, hospitals expanded to meet capacity, and NYC remains the global epicenter of this pandemic. During this unprecedented time, a young woman with known Marfan syndrome presented with an acute complicated type B aortic dissection to our Aortic Center. Using the provisional extension to induce a complete attachment technique, we treated this patient and quickly discharged her the next day to decrease the risk of COVID-19 infection. Her progress was monitored using frequent phone calls and one office visit at two weeks.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1736-1739
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Cardiac Surgery
Volume35
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1 2020
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • COVID-19
  • PETTICOAT
  • acute complicated type B aortic dissection

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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