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Aortic dissection is a potentially life-threatening condition in which there is bleeding into and along the wall of the aorta, the major artery leaving the heart. |
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Symptoms
The symptoms usually begin suddenly, and include severe chest pain. The pain may: Be described as sharp, stabbing, te...
Causes
Aortic dissection most often occurs because of a tear or damage to the inner wall of the aorta. This usually occurs i...
Tests
The health care provider will listen to your heart, lungs, and abdomen with a stethoscope. A "blowing" murmur over th...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to prevent complications. Hospitalization is required. Type A aortic dissections require sur...
Complications
Aortic rupture causing rapid blood loss, shock; Bleeding from the aorta; Blood clots; Cardiac tamponade; Heart attack...
Prevention
Proper treatment and control of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) and high blood pressure may reduce your r...
Doctor Specialties
If you have symptoms of aortic dissection or severe chest pain, call 911 or your local emergency number, or go to the...
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