De Bakey Classification

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• Type I
  • Originates in ascending aorta, propagates at least to the aortic arch and often beyond it distally.
• Type II
  • Originates in and is confined to the ascending aorta.
• Type III
  • Originates in descending aorta, rarely extends proximally.

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