Everyday Health

What Is Aortic Dissection? A Surgeon Explains the Cause of Lindsey Graham’s Death

The South Carolina senator’s sudden death has raised questions about aortic dissection. A surgeon explains the condition.

What’s aortic dissection, the ‘scary’ heart condition that killed Lindsey Graham?

Lindsey Graham, the four-time US senator and Donald Trump ally, passed away on Saturday (July 11). The medical examiner has ...
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 ...
The Conversation

Depeche Mode keyboardist Andrew Fletcher died of an aortic dissection – here’s what it is

It was revealed this week that Depeche Mode keyboardist Andrew “Fletch” Fletcher, died in May from an aortic dissection. Aortic dissections are relatively uncommon compared to other cardiovascular ...

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 ...