The incidence and mortality of acute thoracic aortic dissection: results from a whole nation study

Acute thoracic aortic dissection (ATAD) is a devastating condition associated with a high mortality rate. Recent reports suggest that its incidence is rising. Utilizing nationwide data comprising the whole Icelandic population, we aimed to determine the incidence, mortality rate and time-dependent mortality risk of ATAD.Data were retrospectively collected using centralized hospital discharge registries, autopsy records and Cause of Death...