Aortic Dissection

A tear in the inner layer of the AORTA leading to interstitial HEMORRHAGE, and splitting (dissecting) of the aortic TUNICA MEDIA layer. It typically begins with a tear in the TUNICA INTIMA layer.

Also Known As:

Aneurysm Aorta, Dissecting; Aneurysm, Aortic Dissecting; Aorta, Dissecting Aneurysm; Aortic Dissecting Aneurysms; Aortic Dissections; Dissecting Aneurysm Aortas; Dissecting Aneurysm, Aortic; Dissecting Aneurysms; Dissection, Aortic; Aneurysm, Dissecting; Aortic Dissecting Aneurysm; Dissecting Aneurysm; Dissecting Aneurysm Aorta

Cardiovascular Diseases: 91362
- Vascular Diseases: 15138
  - Aneurysm: 24506
    - Blood Vessel Dissection: 480
      - Aortic Dissection: 5412
  - Aortic Diseases: 879
    - Acute Aortic Syndrome: 141
      - Aortic Dissection: 5412

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