Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Despite its clinical relevance and potentially life-threatening sequelae, atrial wall dissection remains an under-recognized and poorly understood condition in clinical practice. This review aims to provide a comprehensive and updated overview of atrial wall dissection focusing on the definition, etiopathogenesis, diagnostic work-up, and management of this uncommon entity. Regardless of the wide-ranging etiology, dissection sites, and clinical manifestations, physicians must be aware of such a rare finding to ensure a timely diagnosis and prompt identification of subjects with an unstable hemodynamic profile. This makes it possible to adopt the most appropriate decision-making strategy and therapeutic approach.
Authors: Riccardo Scagliola, Giancarlo Passerone
Institutions: Azienda Sanitaria Locale di Asti, University of Genoa
Language: English
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,801
OpenAlex ID: W7151528077