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

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A preliminary examination found U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham died from an aortic dissection. Doctors are now explaining what the condition is and how it can be prevented. Dr.

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 ...

This article examines the risk factors, clinical presentation, and management strategies for patients with aortic dissection, the cause of the death of Sen Lindsey Graham.

An aortic dissection happens when tears appear in the inner lining of the aorta, which is the main artery leaving the heart. Blood surges into the tears, causing the aorta lining to split, or dissect.

If obstruction is suspected or there is a primary abdominal symptom, auscultation is always done first. During routine examination when no abnormalities are suspected, the examiner typically starts ...

(WFXR)- Following the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, WFXR News spoke with LewisGale Hospital Montgomery chief of staff and cardiologist Dr. John Patterson about the signs and symptoms of an ...

Taking aspirin is associated with slower progression of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), particularly in nonsmokers and men, without an increase in the risk for mortality, major bleeding, and aneurysm ...

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