Aortic Dissection: Understanding Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Although uncommon, Aortic Dissection is a life-threatening condition. If no timely treatment is provided, the mortality rate is 1-2 % per hour within the first 48 hours. The aorta is the body’s largest blood vessel, delivering oxygenated and nutrient-rich blood from the heart to other body parts. The aorta is three layers thick. Any rupture …