https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=57490 A nationwide survey of Indian cardiac surgeons finds wide variation in management of acute Type A aortic dissection and stresses that timely surgical intervention at specialized centers is lifesaving. Systemic barriers-delayed presentation, late diagnosis, and limited infrastructure-hinder rapid referral. Emergency surgical replacement of the torn aorta is the only proven treatment; advanced techniques like the Frozen Elephant Trunk can improve long-term outcomes where available. The author calls for heightened public and professional awareness and strengthened referral and surgical capacity to reduce preventable mortality. en-us Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:16:02 +0530 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:16:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=57490 A nationwide survey of Indian cardiac surgeons finds wide variation in management of acute Type A aortic dissection and stresses that timely surgical intervention at specialized centers is lifesaving. Systemic barriers-delayed presentation, late diagnosis, and limited infrastructure-hinder rapid referral. Emergency surgical replacement of the torn aorta is the only proven treatment; advanced techniques like the Frozen Elephant Trunk can improve long-term outcomes where available. The author calls for heightened public and professional awareness and strengthened referral and surgical capacity to reduce preventable mortality. News - Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:16:02 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=57490