

AORTIC DISSECTION EMERGENCY
An aortic dissection is a life-threatening medical emergency occurring when the inner layer of the aorta tears, causing blood to flow between layers and potentially rupture. It requires immediate, often surgical, intervention, as mortality increases by 1–2% per hour if untreated. Call 911 immediately for sudden, severe "tearing" or "ripping" chest, back, or abdominal pain. Key Emergency Symptoms Sudden, severe pain: Often described as ripping, tearing, or stabbing, typically
Shaun Nicosia
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Survivor Story
Today we have a Survivor Story from our friends at Aortic Hope of Elke Carr. Today watch this incredible story just click on the link below! https://www.aortichope.org/post/survivor-series-featuring-elke-carr #thinkaortathinkfamily #THINKAORTA
Shaun Nicosia
5 days ago1 min read
Aortic Dissection Surgery
Aortic dissection surgery is a life-saving, often emergency procedure to repair a tear in the aorta's inner layer. Type A dissections (ascending aorta) require immediate open-heart surgery to replace the damaged section with a synthetic graft, whereas Type B (descending aorta) may use less invasive stenting (TEVAR) . Recovery involves1–2 weeks in the hospital, with full healing taking months. Johns Hopkins Medicine +4 Types of Surgery Open-Heart Surgery (Type A): Surgeons ma
Shaun Nicosia
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