High blood pressure, or hypertension, often goes unnoticed but can lead to severe health issues like heart attack and stroke. Regular check-ups are crucial for early detection and management through ...

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 ...

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

Aortic dissection is more common in men than in women. Risk factors include having uncontrolled high blood pressure, hardening of the arteries, a weakened or bulging aorta and congenital defects ...

Hypertension and smoking are applicable cardiac disease risk factors that lack a causal link to aortic dissection. Hypertension alters the hemodynamic forces applied to the aortic wall.

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

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.

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 ...

While high blood pressure can be a risk factor for aortic stenosis and how quickly it progresses, low blood pressure can develop after your heart gets quite sick and needs hospital treatment.