Sara Adair knew she was at risk for a life-threatening aortic dissection after her father and sister experienced the same ...

Next, follow the ventral aorta anteriorly from the heart - no latex. Pull away tissue to expose the 5 afferent branchial arteries (Figure 5.3). Later, at end of dissection, cut heart open as described ...

Acute aortic regurgitation can cause acute heart failure, pulmonary edema and even cardiogenic shock if severe. The physical examination is non-specific for ascending thoracic aortic dissection ...

Nelson, a patient experience partner at UVM Medical Center, learned the signs of a heart attack last year after she had one.