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Aortic Dissection : Causes

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Causes could include:
  • No known cause

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Aortic dissection
Aortic dissection most often occurs because of a tear or damage to the inner wall of the aorta. This usually occurs in the thoracic(chest) portion of the artery, but may also occur in the abdominal portion.The aorta has different branches through ...
Source:ADAM
Date:December 12, 2008
Aortic Dissection
Aortic dissection is caused by a deterioration of the inner lining of the aorta. There are a number of conditions that predispose a person to develop defects of the inner lining, including high blood pressure, Marfan's disease, Ehlers-Danlos syndr...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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