Clinical Characteristics and Prognosis of Aortic Dissection in China (CLASSIC)

Clinical Characteristics and Prognosis of Aortic Dissection in China (CLASSIC): a National, Multicenter, Retrospective-prospective, Cohort Study

This study will construct a retrospective-prospective long-term follow-up cohort and management system for aortic dissection through a multicentre collaborative network. This study aims to investigate the disease characteristics, progression patterns, clinical features, natural course and factors affecting the disease course and prognosis of patients with aortic dissection by retrospectively collecting data and prospectively enrolling patients.

This study aims to construct a retrospective-prospective long-term follow-up cohort and management system for aortic dissection through a multicentre collaborative network. The duration of the study will be divided into retrospective and prospective components. The retrospective study will collect cases of aortic dissection of different aetiologies from 2003-2022; the prospective study is expected to collect cases of aortic dissection from 2022-2030. The study is expected to assess the disease characteristics, progression patterns, clinical features, natural course and long-term prognosis of aortic coarctation.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 18-80 years;
• Meet diagnostic criteria for aortic dissection.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age <18 years or >80 years;
• Women who are pregnant and breastfeeding;
• Patients and their families refuse or are unable to sign the informed consent form.