Aortic dissections can be acute (sudden) or chronic (long-term). Ascending Aortic Dissection. An ascending aortic dissection affects the part of your aorta that branches off from your heart. It’s also ...

Type B Aortic Dissection. Type B aortic dissection involves the rest of the aorta, so from the aortic arch on down and including the abdomen. And so type B dissections are a little bit more ...

Please use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report: APA. Mustafa, Zainab. (2022, July 27). An Overview of Aortic Dissection.

Aortic dissection is a life-threatening medical condition in which a tear occurs in the major artery (aorta) that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Recent data shows that about ...

Aortic dissection treatment. Treatment can vary from surgery to medication, according to the AHA. Medication isn't an option in an emergency but could be used to reduce blood pressure.

The study may shed light on other risk factors for aortic dissection. (Hsue PY et al. Circulation 2002; published online before print March 11, 2002 RDOI: 10.1161/01.CIR.0000012524.44897.3A.) New ...

A 68-year-old man with 1 week of bloating and constipation undergoes CT, which reveals Stanford type B aortic dissection ...

Currently, first-line therapy for an uncomplicated type B aortic dissection is prompt admission to an intensive care unit setting, radiographic confirmation of the dissection — preferably with a ...

However, because aortic dissection is rare and its symptoms can mimic those of a heart attack, it is often not diagnosed or treated quickly -- contributing to a 30 percent in-hospital death rate ...

Aortic dissection is one of those rare, dangerous conditions that can strike without warning and escalate quickly. It is not something we often hear about, but knowing the signs could save a life.

Dr. Mussa: Aortic dissections are often underdiagnosed, so it’s hard to provide exact estimates. Recent data show that 13,000 Americans die each year from the condition.

Aortic Dissection Awareness Day is an annual event held on September 19th to raise awareness about aortic dissection, a life-threatening condition that affects thousands of people every year.