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Results 1 - 10 of 12 for aortic dissection
  1. Aortic dissection is a serious condition in which there is a tear in the wall of the major ... through the chest and abdomen (the descending aorta). Aortic dissection most often happens because of a tear or ...
  2. Aortic dissection is a condition in which there is bleeding into and along the wall of the aorta ( ... to the inner wall of the artery. Although aortic dissection can affect anybody, it is most often seen ...
  3. ... the aorta or its branches, including: Aortic aneurysm Aortic dissection Congenital (present from birth) problems AV malformation Double ...
  4. ... rupture Bacterial endocarditis Dissecting aortic aneurysm (also called aortic dissection) Enlargement of the base of the aorta Heart ...
  5. ... due to other causes. These include: Ankylosing spondylitis Aortic dissection Congenital (present at birth) valve problems, such as ...
  6. ... Blood leaks along the wall of the aorta (aortic dissection). If the aneurysm presses on nearby structures, the following symptoms may occur: Hoarseness Swallowing problems ... Nausea and vomiting Rapid heart rate Sense of impending doom
  7. ... leaks blood within the wall of the vessel (aortic dissection). Symptoms of rupture include: Pain in the abdomen ...
  8. ... the heart to the rest of the body ( aortic dissection ) causes sudden, severe pain in the chest and ...
  9. ... the vagus nerve), caused by heart attack or aortic dissection Brain problems such as tumor , stroke , epilepsy , multiple ...
  10. ... the wall of the blood vessel) Aortic coarctation Aortic dissection Stroke Carotid artery disease Atherosclerosis of the arms ...
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