Presenting Systolic Blood Pressure and Outcomes in Patients With Acute Aortic Dissection

Presenting systolic blood pressure (SBP) is a powerful predictor of mortality in many cardiovascular settings, including acute coronary syndromes, cardiogenic shock, and acute heart failure. This study evaluated the association of presenting SBP with in-hospital outcomes, specifically all-cause mortality, in acute aortic dissection (AAD). The study included 6,238 consecutive patients (4,167 with type A and 2,071 with type B AAD) enrolled in the...