The Journal of Critical Care Medicine (Apr 2024)

Weekend Effect and Mortality Outcomes in Aortic Dissection: A Prospective Analysis

  • Banceu Cosmin Marian,
  • Harpa Marius,
  • Brinzaniuc Klara,
  • Neagu Nicolae,
  • Szabo Dan Alexandru,
  • Banceu Diana Mariana,
  • Al Hussein Hussam,
  • Cristutiu Daiana,
  • Puscas Alexandra,
  • Stan Alexandru,
  • Oprean Marvin,
  • Popentiu Adrian,
  • Halic Marius Neamtu,
  • Suciu Horatiu

DOI
https://doi.org/10.2478/jccm-2024-0014
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 10, no. 2
pp. 158 – 167

Abstract

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Aortic dissection (AD) is a critical heart condition with potentially severe outcomes. Our study aimed to investigate the existence of a “weekend effect” in AD by examining the correlation between patient outcomes and whether their treatment occurred on weekdays versus weekends.

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