'Fit and healthy' woman survives rare aortic tear
A "fit and healthy" woman from Devon who survived an "incredibly rare" aortic dissection has said she is determined to make ...
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Aortic Dissection - Ascending
Rupture of the ascending aortic dissection into the pericardium can cause a rapid pericardial effusion resulting in cardiac tamponade which is frequently fatal. Acute aortic regurgitation can ...
Understanding Aortic Dissection: Symptoms, Causes, and Prevention
The sudden passing of former Transportation Minister Kuo Yao-chi due to aortic dissection shocks many and highlights a cardiovascular emergency that demands attention. Aortic dissection, often ...
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Aortic Dissection - Descending
Thoracic aortic dissection occurs when the intima of the ... causes end-organ ischemia (renal or mesenteric infarction) or rupture into the retroperitoneal space which can be life threatening.
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Ascending and Arch Aortic Aneurysms and Dissection
Left untreated this can lead to rupture and is considered an emergent condition ... two to three months to fully recover from undergoing ascending aortic aneurysm/dissection or arch surgery. You ...
Sanibel couple makes substantial gift after Lee Health saves man's life
A Southwest Florida couple made a substantial donation to Lee Health Heart Institute after saving his life. Brian Seasholes ...
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Descending and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms and Dissections
As the aortic wall continues to expand ... may be experiencing a tear or dissection of the aorta. Left untreated this can lead to rupture and is considered an emergent condition that requires ...