Condition
Aortic aneurysm - dissecting
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 24 April 20051 min read
Key points
- Aortic dissection is a condition in which there is bleeding into and along the wall of the aorta (the major artery from the heart).
- This condition may also involve abnormal widening or ballooning of the aorta (aneurysm).
Alternative names
Aortic dissection
Definition
Aortic dissection is a condition in which there is bleeding into and along the wall of the aorta (the major artery from the heart). This condition may also involve abnormal widening or ballooning of the aorta (aneurysm).
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Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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