Earlie Smith experienced an aortic dissection. Months later, her brother, Larry Smith, also had one. The same doctor helped ...

There are two classification systems used to describe thoracic aortic dissections: The DeBakey classification: Type I: Dissection originating in the ascending aorta extending a variable length ...

a descending aortic dissection can be treated medically in most cases. Type I: Dissection originating in the ascending aorta extending a variable length frequently into the aortic arch and/or ...

Aortic dissection is a serious condition that can lead to death if not treated. Some types of aortic dissection require immediate surgery. The location of pain with aortic dissection depends on ...

A CT provides valuable information about your aorta, such as the location and size of an aneurysm or dissection. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), is another ...

It's been 21 years since actor John Ritter died suddenly at the age of 54 while rehearsing on a television production set. Remember? The famous TV star from beloved classics such as "Three's ...

This is an emergency, Conner said. About 50% of people who have an aortic dissection die at home. Of the other 50% who make ...

Ms Lawrence, whose husband is a type A aortic dissection survivor, added: "We are delighted that she has joined the charity as our first aortic specialist nurse and I am very happy to be working with ...

In the population of 201 patients with type B aortic dissection who had survived to hospital discharge, post-discharge mortality was high, with one quarter of patients dying within 3 years.