Aortic Dissection
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Aortic Dissection - Causes and TreatmentAortic dissection is a serious health condition in which the layers of the wall of the aorta tear apart, due to increased blood flow. Aortic dissections occur most often in the thoracic aorta.
Torn Aorta Kills Veteran Diplomat, Richard Holbrooke. Torn Aorta Also Killed Actor John RitterEach year thousands of Americans experience a torn aorta, which resulted in the recent death of diplomat, Richard Holbrooke, and actor John Ritter in 2003.- Risk Factors for Aortic DissectionAortic dissection, the disorder the killed comedian John Ritter in 2003, is a relatively rare condition. How can you avoid this disorder? What are some of the risk factors for aortic dissection?
- What is Aortic Dissection and What Causes It?The aorta is the main artery which transmits blood from the heart to the entire body. An aortic dissection is a very serious condition in which bleeding occurs within the walls of the aorta.
- Why the Latest Lawsuit Filed by John Ritter's Widow Includes Info Could Save Your Life - or that of Someone You LoveAfter John Ritter died, his brother was given tests and discovered to have the same condition - and in the same area- as John did. Ironically, one brother's death may have saved the other!
