DeBakey classification (mnemonic)
Last revised by Subhan Iqbal
on 26 May 2020
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Citation:
Onigbinde S, Iqbal S, Bell D, et al. DeBakey classification (mnemonic). Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 17 Jan 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-53982
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53982
Article created:
17 Jun 2017,
S. Olaoluwa Onigbinde
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At the time the article was created S. Olaoluwa Onigbinde had no recorded disclosures.
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Last revised:
26 May 2020,
Subhan Iqbal
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Sections:
Synonyms:
- Aortic dissection - DeBakey classification (mnemonic)
- BAD (mnemonic)
A mnemonic used to remember the DeBakey classification 1 is:
- BAD
Mnemonic
- B: both ascending and descending aorta (type I)
- A: ascending aorta (type II)
- D: descending aorta (type III)
See also
References
- 1. Braverman AC. Acute aortic dissection: clinician update. Circulation. 122 (2): 184-8. doi:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.110.958975 - Pubmed
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