P5608Acute respiratory failure after type A aortic dissection repair: data from the International Registry of Aortic Dissection (IRAD)

Background Acute Respiratory Failure (ARF) has been noted in up to 20% of patients undergoing cardiac surgery and is associated with increased mortality. Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is often followed by pulmonary dysfunction, although literature on the subject in the setting of Type A acute aortic dissection (TAAAD) is limited. Methods This study identified the incidence of ARF after TAAAD, associated risk factors, and the impact of ARF on...