Is extended aortic replacement in acute type A dissection justifiable?
Extended replacement of the dissected ascending aorta and aortic arch can be done with good early and midterm results, even though it requires a complex surgical technique. Therefore we advocate complete replacement of the dissected parts of the aorta in all patients in whom this is technically possible.
The 50-g GCT during the previous pregnancy was, interestingly, increased in the GDM group. It was also an independent risk factor for women without a history of GDM.