Coagulopathy in Acute Aortic Syndrome

The existence of AAS coagulopathy has been reported, related to blood contact with the walls of the non-endothelialized false lumens. It is likely that endothelial dysfunction generated by vascular lesions may largely contribute to the development of coagulopathy, such as described in trauma-induced coagulopathy. This endotheliopathy of the AAS has …