DeBakey classification (mnemonic)

Last revised by Subhan Iqbal on 26 May 2020

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

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