Dangers to unfollowed aortic dissection patient population (VIDEO)

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A new study from the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre reveals a lack of comprehensive post-surgical follow-up care for patients who survive an aortic dissection, despite ongoing risk of complications and death. Senior author of the study Dr. Jennifer Chung, cardiovascular surgeon, Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, UHN explains the multidisciplinary solution to providing these patients with the lifelong care they need.

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Peter Munk Cardiac Centre

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