IRAD
Pronunciation: EYE-rad
Also written as: IRAD — International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection
International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection, a multinational database tracking acute aortic dissection outcomes.
Full Definition
The International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection (IRAD) is a collaborative research database established in 1996 to collect data on acute aortic dissection presentation, management, and outcomes. IRAD findings have significantly influenced clinical practice guidelines and risk stratification in aortic dissection management. The registry provides benchmark data for mortality rates, treatment approaches, and prognostic factors.
Usage
Usage note: Capitalize all letters; well-established registry name in aortic literature.
In Context
- "According to IRAD data, in-hospital mortality for Type A dissection surgery has improved over the past decade." — Research paper
- "The patient's presentation was consistent with high-risk features identified in the IRAD registry." — Case discussion