#aorticdissection
Injury to the innermost layer of the aorta
24h growth
+144%
Peak position
#3
First recorded
2026-07-15
What this is
Aortic dissection (AD) occurs when an injury to the innermost layer of the aorta allows blood to flow between the layers of the aortic wall, forcing the layers apart. In most cases, this is associated with a sudden onset of agonizing chest
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