The Vessel is in the Details: Management of Acute and Chronic Dissection of the Aorta
From Penn Medicine Physician Interviews by Penn Medicine - Peer
January 26, 2026
About this episode
This episode provides a comprehensive overview of the management of acute and chronic aortic dissection, including long-term follow-up and psychological effects.
Melanie Freas, DNP, CRNP, and cardiac surgery MSN, CRNP Katelyn Rosemann offer a comprehensive overview of the management of acute and chronic types A & B aortic dissection, with a consideration of long-term follow-up, the current status of genetic testing for aortic dissection risk, and the psychological effects of dissection survivorship. Learn more about Melanie Freas, DNP, CRNP Learn more about Katelyn Rosemann, MSN, CRNP
People in this episode
Guests: Melanie Freas, DNP, CRNP, Katelyn Rosemann, MSN, CRNP
Topics covered
- aortic dissection
- cardiac surgery
- genetic testing
- psychological effects
- long-term follow-up
Keywords
- aortic dissection
- management
- acute dissection
- chronic dissection
- genetic testing
- psychological effects
- survivorship
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Penn Medicine
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