Ascending aortic cannulation in acute type A aortic dissection: a frightening but lifesaving procedure

Abstract

Different cannulation sites (e.g., femoral artery, axillary artery, left ventricular apex, and ascending aorta) andperfusion techniques (anterograde or retrograde) have been used for treating acute type A aortic dissection.The patient's pathology and status determine the cannulation site. We present our experience with ascendingaortic cannulation for acute type A aortic dissection.