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An aortic dissection is a serious condition in which a tear occurs in the inner layer of the body's main artery (aorta). Blood rushes through the tear, ...
Widening of the aorta on chest X-ray. Tests to diagnose aortic dissection include: Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE). This test uses sound waves to create ...
Rupture or dissection can lead to sudden death. Thoracic aortic aneurysms are less common than aneurysms that form in the lower part of the aorta, called ...
Surviving an aortic dissection is a tale not all patients live to tell. For Eric Salter, living through the traumatic experience was nothing short of miraculous ...
In young adults, it is generally a benign abnormality; but in older adults it is associated with thoracic aortic aneurysm or dissection in 20-30% of those with ...
Having an aortic aneurysm increases the risk of developing a tear in the inner layer of the wall of the aorta. This tear is called an aortic dissection. Aortic ...
Complications of abdominal aortic aneurysms include: Tears in one or more of the layers of the wall of the aorta, called an aortic dissection. Rupture of ...
Many members of Van Doren's family had an aortic dissection at a young age. The condition can be life threatening and occurs when the inner layers of the aorta, ...
A rupture of the aorta. A tear between the layers of the aorta's wall, called an aortic dissection. Stretching of the aortic valve. The risk of these events ...
Clamminess. Immediate emergency care, including open-chest surgery, is necessary for a dissection or rupture. Unfortunately, dissections and ruptures often are ...
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