Abstract:Aortic Dissection (AD) is a critical cardiovascular disease with a high mortality rate. Its initiation and progression are closely associated with vascular wall inflammation, extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation, and vascular remodeling. Macrophages, as key immunoregulatory cells, play a central role in the process of AD. This article systematically reviews the latest research advances on the involvement of macrophages in the development and progression of AD, with a focus on elucidating the multiple pathways through which macrophages deeply participate in AD via complex inflammatory and metabolic regulatory mechanisms as well as intercellular interaction networks. An in-depth understanding of the heterogeneous subsets of macrophages and their mechanisms of action will provide an important theoretical basis for the development of novel precision diagnostic and therapeutic strategies targeting macrophages, demonstrating significant clinical translational potential.