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What is aortic dissection?

30. January 2010

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What is aortic dissection?
Aortic dissection is a tear or partial tear in the lining of the largest blood vessel in the body, the aorta. This tear allows blood (and the pressure of the blood flow) to penetrate the arterial wall. Over time, this continuous flow can cause the aorta to rupture – a condition that [...]

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