A Texas surgeon explains the condition believed to have killed U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, and the steps you should take to ...

An aortic dissection can strike without warning and mimic other health issues. Knowing what it is (and isn't) can mean the difference between life and death.

The aorta is a main artery that carries blood away from your heart to the rest of the body. The blood it carries is rich in oxygen, and your body relies on it for survival. The aorta is about an inch ...

The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death from aortic dissection is a wake-up call that more Americans need to ...

The U.S. Senator died from an aortic dissection, when the lining of the artery tears.

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Arterial dissection occurs in just 0.005% of women who are hospitalized during pregnancy or shortly thereafter, according to nationwide numbers that also provide a snapshot of noteworthy risk factors.