What Is An Aortic Dissection
Health Encyclopedia: Aortic Angiography
Angiography - aorta; Aortography
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Aortic dissection
Aortic dissection is a potentially life-threatening condition in which there is bleeding into and along the wall of theaorta, themajor artery leaving the heart. Alternative... Read more »Aortic dissection
Aortic aneurysm - dissecting Prevention Adequate treatment and control of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) and high blood pressure may... Read more »Doppler ultrasound exam of an extremity
...Additional conditions under which Doppler ultrasound may be performed include the following: Aortic dissection Arteriosclerosis of the extremities ... Read more »Aortic dissection
...Treatment The goal of treatment is prevention of complications. Hospitalization is required. Type A aortic dissections require surgery to repair the aorta. Type B aortic dissections may be... Read more »Aortic dissection
...jaw, abdomen, or hips Location may change -- pain typically moves to the arms and legs as the aortic dissection gets worse Changes in thought ability, confusion,... Read more »Images
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