This “false lumen” can start in different locations ... a descending aortic dissection can be treated medically in most cases. Type I: Dissection originating in the ascending aorta extending ...

This “false lumen” can start in different locations ... systems used to describe thoracic aortic dissections: The DeBakey classification: Type I: Dissection originating in the ascending ...

The Smiths both experienced a type A dissection, which is a separation of the innermost aortic tissue at the top of the heart in the bend. “Whenever we find it, we take them immediately to ...

A CT provides valuable information about your aorta, such as the location and size of an aneurysm or dissection. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), is another ...

This is an emergency, Conner said. About 50% of people who have an aortic dissection die at home. Of the other 50% who make ...

Ms Lawrence, whose husband is a type A aortic dissection survivor, added: "We are delighted that she has joined the charity as our first aortic specialist nurse and I am very happy to be working with ...