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Acute Aortic Syndromes Expert Witnesses

Acute aortic syndromes (AAS) are a group of serious conditions involving acute damage to the wall of the aorta. They include aortic dissection, intramural haematoma and penetrating aortic ulcer. Cases involving acute aortic syndromes can raise complex medico-legal questions. These may relate to recognition, diagnosis, imaging, clinical decision-making, surgical or endovascular procedures, causation and subsequent outcomes. Our vascular and cardiothoracic expert witnesses can provide independent, evidence-based medico-legal opinions and reports. Experts may review medical records, imaging and operative documentation. They can provide an opinion on relevant matters within their specialist area of expertise.

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