Irad aortic dissection
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Clinicians should screen for unfounded fears or beliefs after dissection that may reduce function and/or quality of life for AAD survivors.Īcute aortic dissection (AAD) is a life-threatening emergency that involves a tear in the intimal wall. ConclusionsĪlterations in lifestyle and emotional state are frequent in AAD survivors. Self-reported new-onset depression after AAD was 32% and also 32% for new-onset anxiety. Systolic blood pressure (SBP) at 36 months post-discharge for patients engaging in ≥2 sessions of aerobic activity/week was 126.67 ± 10.30 vs. Most patients (66.7%) were not exerting themselves physically or emotionally at AAD onset. Physical inactivity increased from 14 (17%) before AAD to 20 (24%) after AAD sexual activity decreased from 31 (38%) to 9 (11%) mostly due to fear. Walking remained the most prevalent form of physical activity (49 (60%) pre-dissection and 47 (57%) post-dissection). Mean age ± SD was 59.5 ± 13.7 years, with 54.9% type A and 43.9% type B patients. 82 surveys were returned (overall response rate 42%). Subjects were ≥18 years of age surviving a type A or B AAD between 19. MethodsĪ cross sectional survey was mailed to 197 subjects from a single academic medical center (part of larger IRAD database). Incidence of anxiety and depression will be significant after AAD. Physical and sexual activity will decrease in AAD survivors compared to pre-dissection. We sought to assess activity, mental health, and sexual function in AAD survivors. Currently no research exists assessing lifestyle modifications and emotional state of acute aortic dissection (AAD) survivors.