What is an aortic dissection?

NPR's A Martinez speaks with American Heart Association's volunteer president Dr. Manesh Patel about aortic dissection, the preliminary finding of what led to Sen. Lindsey Graham's death.

Opinion: Most have never heard of aortic dissection, that's a problem

The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death from aortic dissection is a wake-up call that more Americans need to ...

Lindsey Graham’s Cause Of Death, Aortic Dissection—An ER Doc Explains

Sen. Lindsey Graham died at 71 of an aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. An ER doctor explains ...
The New England Journal of Medicine

Management of Acute Type B Aortic Dissection

A 74-year-old man presents to the emergency department with a 1-day history of severe chest and back pain. He has a history of hypertension and has run out of medication. He has no history of similar ...