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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
Changes in thought ability, confusion, disorientation; Decreased movement, any location; Decreased sensation, any locat...
Causes
Aortic dissection most often occurs because of a tear or damage to the inner wall of the artery. This usually occurs in...
Tests
The health care provider will listen to your heart, lungs, and abdomen with a stethoscope. A "blowing" murmur over the ...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is prevention of complications. Hospitalization is required. Type A aortic dissections require su...
Complications
Bleeding from the aorta; Aortic rupture causing rapid blood loss, shock; Clot formation; Insufficient circulation past ...
Prevention
Adequate treatment and control of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) and high blood pressure may reduce the ri...
Doctor Specialties
If you have symptoms of aortic dissection or severe chest pain, call 911 or your local emergency number, or go to the e...
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