• What is an Aortic Dissection?

  • Aug 20 2024
  • Length: 6 mins
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What is an Aortic Dissection?

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  • The aorta is the body’s main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. The aorta can have an aneurysm, a balloon-like bulge, or a dissection, when the aorta tears. Dr. Patrick Vargo describes these conditions and discusses when you may need surgery.

    Learn more about the Aorta Center at Cleveland Clinic:
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/depts/aorta-center
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