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====Classification==== | ====Classification==== | ||
Two classification exist: | |||
*''DeBakey''. | |||
*''Stanford''. | |||
Stanford dissection classification:<ref name=pmid9362838>{{cite journal |author=Finkelmeier BA |title=Dissection of the aorta: a clinical update |journal=J Vasc Nurs |volume=15 |issue=3 |pages=88-93 |year=1997 |month=September |pmid=9362838 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | |||
*Type A - aortic root to the left subclavian artery. | *Type A - aortic root to the left subclavian artery. | ||
**Considered a surgical emergency. | **Considered a surgical emergency. |
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