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  1. Aortic dissection - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Sep 20, 2025 · An aortic dissection is a medical emergency in which a tear happens in the inner layer of the body's main artery. That artery is called the aorta. Blood rushes through the tear. This causes the …

  2. Aortic dissection - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Sep 20, 2025 · An aortic dissection is a medical emergency that needs treatment right away. Treatment may include surgery or medicines, depending on the area of the aorta involved.

  3. Disección aórtica - Síntomas y causas - Mayo Clinic

    Oct 26, 2021 · La disección aórtica es relativamente poco frecuente. Por lo general, ocurre en los hombres de entre 60 y 70 años. Los síntomas de la disección aórtica pueden ser similares a los de …

  4. Aortic aneurysm - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 10, 2025 · Finally, if the aortic valve is compromised by the dissection, it results in acute heart failure. The nature of the aortic dissection alone weakens the aortic wall putting it at risk for rupture.

  5. Disección aórtica - Diagnóstico y tratamiento - Mayo Clinic

    Oct 26, 2021 · Disección aórtica tipo A El tratamiento para la disección aórtica tipo A consiste en lo siguiente: Cirugía. Los cirujanos extirpan la mayor parte posible de la aorta y evitan que la sangre se …

  6. The International Registry of Acute Aor-tic Dissection (IRAD) has greatly enhanced understanding of the clinical presentation and outcome of acute aortic dissection. The IRAD was established in 1996, and …

  7. Thoracic aortic aneurysm - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 18, 2025 · Treatment of a thoracic aortic aneurysm depends on the cause and size of the aneurysm and how fast it's growing. Treatment may range from regular health checkups to emergency surgery. …

  8. Abdominal aortic aneurysm - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 3, 2025 · An abdominal aortic aneurysm is an enlarged area in the lower part of the body's main artery, called the aorta. The aorta goes from the heart through the center of the chest and belly area, …

  9. Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) - Mayo Clinic

    6 days ago · Overview Spontaneous coronary artery dissection is an emergency condition. It happens when a tear forms in a wall of a heart artery. The condition also is called SCAD. SCAD can slow or …

  10. Aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection - Mayo Clinic

    Aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection An aortic aneurysm is a weak spot in the wall of the aorta that begins to bulge or balloon outward, as shown in the image on the left. An aneurysm can occur …