Doctors explain aortic dissection dangers
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An aortic tear is very dangerous and can kill quickly. Blood leaks between the aorta's layers, which reduces flow to organs.
The aorta is our body's largest artery, like a main highway. It carries rich, oxygen blood from the heart to the whole body.
High blood pressure can cause this serious problem. Older people and those with stiff arteries are more at risk.
People feel sudden, severe pain, often in the chest or back. They may also faint or show weakness on one side of their body.
Fast medical help can greatly improve chances of living. Doctors try to fix the torn part of the aorta with surgery.
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What is an aortic tear?
An aortic tear is a very dangerous condition where blood leaks between the aorta's layers.
What does the aorta do?
The aorta is the body's largest artery that carries rich, oxygen blood from the heart to the whole body.
What are the symptoms of an aortic tear?
People feel sudden, severe pain, often in the chest or back, and may also faint or show weakness on one side of their body.
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