Authored by - Dr Niranjan Hiremath, senior consultant, cardiovascular and aortic surgeon and surgical lead, Indraprastha ...

Aortic dissection: Get details on this rare condition of the aorta that requires emergency medical treatment.

An aortic dissection happens when you have a weak spot in the wall of your aorta. This often develops because of uncontrolled high blood pressure. A traumatic injury such as one from a car accident ...

Despite the fact that an aortic dissection from a tear in the major artery known as the aorta killed actors John Ritter and Alan Thicke, many aren't familiar with the condition, or its symptoms ...

An aortic aneurysm occurs when a weak aortic wall stretches, causing it to bulge. An aortic dissection happens when there's a tear in the aortic wall, which can be fatal.

Autopsy showed extensive Stanford type A aortic dissection, pericardial effusion, left hemothorax, and massive hemoperitoneum. The aortic dissection was manifested only by bilateral testicular pain.

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 occurs when the wall of the aorta tears, allowing blood to exit the aorta through a false lumen.

We report here an unusual case of abdominal aortic dissection secondary to blunt abdominal trauma following a fall.

Sara Adair knew she was at risk for a life-threatening aortic dissection after her father and sister experienced the same deadly condition.

Some patients experience symptoms of the disease suddenly (called acute aortic regurgitation), while others experience an extended deterioration that eventually leads to aortic regurgitation (chronic ...

A new aortic valve will need replacing every five to 10 years. After the aortic dissection, he lost 30 pounds of muscle, which Dr. Amundson said he’s recovering.