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According to the Society for Vascular Surgery, an aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition in which a tear develops in the inner layer of the body's main artery, the aorta. Blood can then

The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham has brought new attention to aortic dissection, a rare but often life-threatening medical emergency. To help us better understand what an aortic dissection is

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An aortic dissection is what happens when the inner lining of the aorta, the main artery carrying blood from the heart to the rest of the body, tears, forcing blood into the rest of the artery. If

Aortic dissection happens when the three-layer lining of the aorta — the main artery that carries blood from the heart — separates, compromising blood flow to other organs or causing the aorta to

“An aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition that requires rapid diagnosis, as emergent surgery can be necessary. Subsequent decision-making is based on the location of the tear in the aorta

Hustle culture has made it a badge of honor to be perpetually available for work. But this approach to your job — combined with work-from-home or hybrid environments that may negatively affect work

“Diet alone cannot treat or cure ANCA-associated vasculitis, but it can play an important supportive role in helping patients manage the condition and some of the complications that come with both the

Exercise plans for people with AAV typically home in on low to moderate activities, with common goals in mind, says Lily Johnston, MD, MPH, a vascular surgeon at Scripps Memorial Hospital and the

Portable snacks can present overlapping challenges for people with AAV, says Lily Johnston, MD, a vascular surgeon at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, California. “For example, many grab-and-go

The White House memorandum describing President Trump’s recent physical examination lacks details of the results of tests to assess his cardiovascular health, according to physicians who read the

Residents in certain parts of the state are affected more by heart disease. “Heart and vascular disease are about 10% more prevalent in eastern North Carolina due to elevated regional rates of

Several experts also recommend compression socks. "They apply pressure to the legs, helping improve blood flow, reduce swelling and prevent blood clots," explains Dr. Daniel Torrent, a vascular

Preparing to travel when you have anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) requires considering many factors, such as your mode of travel, the destination, the trip