Image Based Question-67164

Classification shown in the Photograph is

A. DeBakey classification

B. Stanford classification (Aortic dissection)

C. Ritter classification

D. Litter classification

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Stanford classification (Aortic dissection)

The DeBakey classification divides dissections into 1-5: type I: involves ascending and descending aorta (= Stanford A) type II: involves ascending aorta only (= Stanford A) type III: involves descending aorta only, commencing after the origin of the left subclavian artery (= Stanford B)