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Aortic dissection
A serious condition in which the inner layer of the large blood vessel branching off the heart (the aorta) tears. Blood surges through the tear, causing the inner and middle layers of the aorta to separate.
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Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Rare | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | |||||
Young adult 19-40 | |||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Common |
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I had a aortic dissection. Could I survive another?
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What is good for post aortic dissection treatment for pain?
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Where can I find people who have survived an aortic dissection?
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What are the odds of surviving an aortic dissection? Pretty low?
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What symptoms should make me suspect I may have an aortic dissection?
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How long does an aortic dissection take to develop? Minutes? Hours?
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How long could someone live with aortic dissection without being hospitalized?
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Is aortic dissection always a result of this syndrome, or are there other causes?
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Does using marijuana increase the risk of aortic dissection if you have a widened aorta?
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My sister was diagnosed with aortic dissection and received treatment. Is it hereditary?
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A 45-year old asked:
I think i might have had an aortic dissection just now and I'm terrified in tears. What should I do?
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How do I know if I'm at increased risk for an aortic dissection?
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How can I tell if my symptoms are an aortic dissection or aneurism?
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Is it possible to develop a chronic cough after aortic dissection surgery?
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Is it dangerous for me to excercise and get my heartbeat up if i had an aortic dissection 3 yrs ago?
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Is it dangerous for me to excercise and get my heartbeat up if i am at risk for an aortic dissection?
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Can teenagers get an aortic dissection? For the last few months I've been having pains all over my chest, ranging from a small stinging to a tearing/clenching pain, normally in the center of my chest. Just recently I heard about aortic dissections, and
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Can weightlifting cause aortic dissection?
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What blood tests are used to rule out an aortic dissection?
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Do aortic dissections usually occur at the site of aneurysms?
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How bad of a hypertensive emergency, if untreated, would cause aortic dissection?
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Can I wait 3 weeks before my cardiologist appointment after being released for type b aortic dissection?
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