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What is aortic dissection? Doctors explain Lindsey Graham’s preliminary cause of death

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — Lindsey Graham’s office shared last night that a preliminary medical examiner has ruled the senator ...

Doctors explain aortic dissection, the condition linked to Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death

A St. Joseph’s/Candler cardiologist explained that an aortic dissection occurs when the inner lining of the aorta tears, ...
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Aortic Dissection vs. Aneurysm: What’s the Difference?

An aortic aneurysm occurs when a weak aortic wall stretches, causing it to bulge. An aortic dissection occurs when there’s a tear in the aortic wall, which can be fatal if not treated immediately. The ...