AACN Cardiac Surgery Certification (CSC)

The DeBakey classification of aortic dissection Type I involves:

Dissection originating in the ascending aorta and extending into the descending aorta Dissection confined to the ascending aorta only Dissection confined to the descending aorta Dissection involving only the aortic arch

Correct Answer:

Dissection originating in the ascending aorta and extending into the descending aorta

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