The mental health impact of aortic dissection

Aortic Dissection Collaborative

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Abstract

Although the topics of surgical techniques and medical therapies have been widely studied in aortic dissection (AD), studies examining the short- and long-term impact of this event on mental health are largely lacking. Many of the studies have used the 36-Item Short Form Survey at variable time points after the event. However, AD as medical trauma has a complex impact on a person's identity. Its implications for emotional, mental, social, existential, and self-concept could be explored more robustly. This topic was identified as a topic of interest by the AD Collaborative. The AD Collaborative Mental Health Working Group was formed and performed a landscape review to summarize current literature surrounding quality of life research in those who have experienced AD, identify gaps in knowledge, and to outline future research questions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)88-99
Number of pages12
JournalSeminars in Vascular Surgery
Volume35
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2022

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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