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- CT crescentic, high attenuation area in ascending aorta that does not enhance with contrast - type A intramural hematoma, emergent surgical consultation
- Atrial fibrillation appears in up to 40% of patients after CABG surgery
- Nitroglycerin, papaverine, adenosine, verapamil are endothelium-independent vasodilators. Acetylcholine exerts its effect on endothelium
- Bicuspid aortic valve, family history of aortic dissection - treatment surgery
- ECG left ventricular hypertrophy, BP not significantly elevated - diagnosis masked hypertension, 24-hour ambulatory BP monitor recommended
- St. Jude bileaflet valve is lowest profile mechanical valve
- Open repair and EVAR have similar long term mortality
- Decreased exercise capacity, HFpEF, overweight, HTN, DM, Afib - sleep apnea, test sleep study
- Risk of MI after cocaine is NOT related to amount ingested and frequency of use
- After stent thrombosis DAPT may be extended long term, but there is no data to support this