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Q&A: Aortic dissections: Are you at risk? Here’s what to know
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Q&A: Aortic dissections: Are you at risk? Here’s what to know

September 19, 2024 by NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe 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 uncommon, it often requires immediate treatment. That’s...