It often starts with sudden, sharp chest pain that feels unlike anything you have experienced before. It might spread to your back or seem to ease off, but it’s not something to brush aside. Aortic ...

The aorta, one of the "great arteries," carries blood away from the heart to support circulation throughout the body. However, sometimes a tear in the lining of the aorta can occur, and while this is ...

When you feel sudden severe chest or upper back pain, it's easy to assume what's happening is a heart attack. It could be, but it could also be an aortic dissection -- a condition that can be severe ...

The aorta is our main blood vessel, forming a sort of question mark. "Starts at the base of your heart, goes up to your neck, curves around, goes down your back," explained Dr. Matthew Henn, a cardiac ...

South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham died at age 71 from a potential aortic dissection. An aortic dissection is a tear in the inner layer of the aorta, which can be fatal if not treated immediately.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. —The sudden death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has brought renewed attention to a rare but life-threatening condition known as an aortic dissection. According to Dr. Srikanth ...

NPR's A Martinez speaks with American Heart Association's volunteer president Dr. Manesh Patel about aortic dissection, the preliminary finding of what led to Sen. Lindsey Graham's death. Preliminary ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The “Ritter Rules” underline the importance of accessing care for aortic dissections and aneurysms. The ...