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Results 1 - 3 of 3 for Thoracic aortic dissection
  1. Aortic dissection 
    ... the chest and abdomen (the descending aorta). Aortic dissection most often happens because of a tear or damage to the inner wall of the aorta. This very often occurs in the chest (thoracic) part of the artery, but it may also ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000181.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. CT angiography – chest 
    ... Aortic aneurysm (in the chest area) , also called thoracic aortic aneurysm. Narrowing of part of the major artery leading out of the heart (aorta). Tear in the wall of an artery (dissection). Inflammation of the blood vessel walls (vasculitis). Problems ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007676.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Thoracic aortic aneurysm 
    ... Blood leaks along the wall of the aorta (aortic dissection). If the ... Nausea and vomiting Rapid heart rate Sense of impending doom
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001119.htm - Medical Encyclopedia