February is Heart Month, a time to highlight the importance of good heart health. But for some who suffer from serious cardio conditions such as an aortic dissection, recognizing the symptoms early is ...
An aortic dissection happens when tears appear in the inner lining of the aorta, which is the main artery leaving the heart. Blood surges into the tears, causing the aorta lining to split, or dissect.
The aorta is the main artery of the human body. Its large structure is key to maintaining the vital function of pumping oxygenated blood around the whole body. Aortic ...
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