Improving Diagnosis and Referral Pathways for Acute Aortic Syndrome

The CAASP study investigates the current pathways in diagnosing and managing Acute Aortic Syndrome (AAS), aiming to reduce referral delays and improve outcomes.

Key Points:

    • UK-wide project
    • Focus on referral and management delays
    • Aim to improve patient outcomes

Study Objectives

    • Evaluate diagnostic delays.
    • Assess referral pathways for AAS patients.
    • Identify factors affecting patient outcomes

Why This Matters

  • Delays in diagnosing and managing AAS can be life-threatening. This study seeks to evaluate current pathways and highlight clinical, diagnostic and management factors that might impact clinical outcomes through time-based delays.

Key Findings

We are excited to announce that CAASP has been published in BJS Open.
This accomplishment is the result of an excellent effort from all collaborators, yielding important findings for patients with aortic dissection.

The study was coordinated by two trainee-led research collaboratives, VERN and UNITE, fostering close links between trainees in vascular surgery and interventional radiology. We are also grateful for the support from the The Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust which has been instrumental in our success.

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In Partnership with

VERN and BSIRT are delighted to announce the opening of CAASP supported by The Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust.

This UK based project aims to understand the diagnosis and referral pathways for patients with Acute Aortic Syndrome (AAS), including delays in referrals and management, to help improve the outcomes of patients with AAS.

CAASP protocol:

CAASP Protocol V1.2Download

To register: to take part please fill out the registration form

Data collection form: Once registered and local approval is obtained please enter data on the data collection form below, and refer to the protocol for instructions for use.

CAASP Data Collection SheetDownload

Deprivation Reference Sheet:

Index of Multiple Deprivation DecilesDownload

For more information or queries please email: [email protected]