Heart surgery showdown: which technique saves more lives after aortic tear?

NCT ID NCT06676371

First seen Mar 30, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study compares two surgical methods for treating a sudden, life-threatening tear in the main artery (acute type A aortic dissection). About 150 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either a standard partial repair (hemiarch) or a more extensive repair with a frozen stent (total arch with frozen elephant trunk). The main goal is to see which approach leads to fewer deaths within 30 days after surgery.

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  • Prince of Wales Hospital

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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  • Siriraj Hospital - Mahidol University

    Bangkok, Thailand

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  • University Hospital Vienna

    Vienna, Austria

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