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dissection of aorta - tear in aortic wall Definition for dissection of aorta Aortic dissection is a tear in the wall of the aorta (the largest artery of the body). This tear causes blood to flow between the layers of the wall of the aorta and forces the layers apart. more Aortic dissection is a tear in the wall of the aorta (the largest artery of the body). This tear causes blood to flow between the layers of the wall of the aorta and forces the layers apart. Aortic dissection is a medical emergency and can quickly lead to death, even with optimal treatment. If the dissection tears the aorta completely open (through all three layers) massive and rapid blood loss occurs. Aortic dissections resulting in rupture have a 90% mortality rate even if intervention is timely. less some common symptoms pain in back passing out stomach pain upper abdominal pain some related diagnoses 1 - 7 of 354 diagnoses pulmonary embolism drugs and toxins chest wall trauma or fracture rib aortic aneurysm myocardial infarction blunt trauma heart angina pectoris   more do i have 'dissection of aorta'? In addition the following diagnostic tests might be need to help verify the diagnosis: diagnostic test search results for 'dissection of aorta' 1 - 5 of 36 diagnostic tests CT angiogram (CTA) dissection of aorta and CT angiogram (CTA) ECHOcardiogram dissection of aorta and ECHOcardiogram HRCT (High Resolution Computed Tomography) chest dissection of aorta and HRCT (High Resolution Computed Tomography) chest Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Aorta dissection of aorta and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Aorta BUN dissection of aorta and BUN Cardiac monitoring dissection of aorta and Cardiac monitoring Complete Blood Count dissection of aorta and Complete Blood Count Complete metabolic panel dissection of aorta and Complete metabolic panel EKG Electrocardiogram dissection of aorta and EKG Serum Creatine phosphokinase-MB (CPK-MB) dissection of aorta and Serum Creatine phosphokinase-MB (CPK-MB) Serum Creatinine dissection of aorta and Serum Creatinine Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) dissection of aorta and Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) Magnetic resonance arteriography (MRA) dissection of aorta and Magnetic resonance arteriography (MRA) digital subtraction angiography (DSA) dissection of aorta and digital subtraction angiography (DSA) Serum troponin dissection of aorta and Serum troponin ABO Blood Groups dissection of aorta and ABO Blood Groups CT scan dissection of aorta and CT scan D dimers dissection of aorta and D dimers Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) dissection of aorta and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Aortic angiography xray study of the aorta dissection of aorta and Aortic angiography Arterial Blood Gas dissection of aorta and Arterial Blood Gas Blood Type and Crossmatch dissection of aorta and Blood Type and Crossmatch CT Heart dissection of aorta and CT Heart CT angiogram chest dissection of aorta and CT angiogram chest CT large vessels dissection of aorta and CT large vessels Cardiac enzymes dissection of aorta and Cardiac enzymes Cine phase-contrast MR angiography dissection of aorta and Cine phase-contrast MR angiography Cineangiography dissection of aorta and Cineangiography ECG-gated CT scan dissection of aorta and ECG-gated CT scan Multisection CT dissection of aorta and Multisection CT Pulse oximetry Oximetry dissection of aorta and Pulse oximetry Spiral CT dissection of aorta and Spiral CT Vascular MRI dissection of aorta and Vascular MRI serum electrolytes dissection of aorta and serum electrolytes stop the bleeding dissection of aorta and stop the bleeding urine output dissection of aorta and urine output for more please login, login is free (click to login) therapeutic procedures for 'dissection of aorta'? Managing or treating a diseases should always be determined by a patients health care provider. Below is a list of associated therapeutic procedures or medications for dissection of aorta: therapeutic procedure search results for 'dissection of aorta' 1 - 5 of 12 therapeutic procedures rankings are computer generated. please consult your health care provider. Oxygen dissection of aorta and Oxygen surgical intervention dissection of aorta and surgical intervention Aortic fenestration with or without stenting decompressing false lumen in aortic dissection and inserting stent dissection of aorta and Aortic fenestration with or without stenting ABO Blood Groups dissection of aorta and ABO Blood Groups Aortic Valve Replacement dissection of aorta and Aortic Valve Replacement Blood Type and Crossmatch dissection of aorta and Blood Type and Crossmatch Endovascular Implantation of Stent Graft or Device dissection of aorta and Endovascular Implantation of Stent Graft or Device Fenestration of Aorta dissection of aorta and Fenestration of Aorta Intravenous (IV) fluids dissection of aorta and Intravenous (IV) fluids Intravenous (IV) lactated Ringer (LR) solution dissection of aorta and Intravenous (IV) lactated Ringer (LR) solution Intravenous (IV) normal saline (NS) dissection of aorta and Intravenous (IV) normal saline (NS) Nothing by Mouth (NPO) dissection of aorta and Nothing by Mouth (NPO) for more please login, login is free (click to login) medications search results for 'dissection of aorta' 1 - 5 of 14 medications rankings are computer generated. please consult your health care provider.   Nitroprusside dissection of aorta and Nitroprusside   Propranolol dissection of aorta and Propranolol   Metoprolol dissection of aorta and Metoprolol   sodium nitroprusside dissection of aorta and sodium nitroprusside   Esmolol dissection of aorta and Esmolol   Labetalol dissection of aorta and Labetalol   Morphine sulfate dissection of aorta and Morphine sulfate   NIFEdipine (a.k.a NIFEdipine, Adalat) dissection of aorta and NIFEdipine   diltiazem (a.k.a diltiazem, Cardizem) dissection of aorta and diltiazem   labetalol (a.k.a labetalol, Trandate) dissection of aorta and labetalol   metoprolol (a.k.a metoprolol, Lopressor) dissection of aorta and metoprolol   nitroprusside (a.k.a nitroprusside, Nitropress) dissection of aorta and nitroprusside   propranolol (a.k.a propranolol, Inderal) dissection of aorta and propranolol   verapamil (a.k.a verapamil, Calan) dissection of aorta and verapamil for more please login, login is free (click to login) web search results for dissection of aorta Web (All)  |  Treatment  |  Drugs  |  Tests  |  Research  |  Diet Results 1 - 50 - dissection of aorta Aortic Dissection: Diseases of the Aorta and Its Branches: Merck Manual ... Diseases of the Aorta and Its Branches. Aortic Dissection ... The dissection may occur anywhere along the aorta and extend proximally or ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/print/sec07/ch079/ch079c.html   www.merck.com - summary Aortic Dissection: Diseases of the Aorta and Its Branches: Merck Manual ... Although dissection may originate anywhere along the aorta, it occurs most ... the descending aorta (type B) and for stable, isolated dissection of the aortic arch. ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec07/ch079/ch079c.html   www.merck.com - summary Aortic dissection - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Dissection of the aorta descendens (3), which starts from the left subclavian ... Aortic dissection is a tear in the wall of the aorta that causes blood to flow ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aortic_dissection   en.wikipedia.org - summary Aortic Dissection Aortic dissection occurs when the inner layer of the aorta?s artery wall splits open (dissects) ... Aortic dissection can also start in the descending (distal) ... http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3005390   www.americanheart.org - summary Aortic dissection - MayoClinic.com Aortic dissection â?" Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment, ... inner layer of the aorta, the large blood vessel branching off the heart. ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/aortic-dissection/DS00605   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Aortic Dissection - MedlinePlus Explains the condition, also known as an aortic aneurysm, in which there is bleeding into and along the wall of the aorta. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000181.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Aortic Aneurysm ... and Vascular Center, best in the nation for care, specializing in the diagnosis and treatmen of thoracic aortic ... Aortic dissection occurs when the layers ... http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/disorders/aorta_marfan/aorticaneurysm.aspx   my.clevelandclinic.org - summary Norton - ADAM Search engine description ... Aortic dissection most often occurs because of a tear or damage to the inner wall of the aorta. ... http://nortonhealthcare.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=101&pid=1&gid=000181   nortonhealthcare.adam.com - summary Aortic Dissection Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com Aortic Dissection glossary includes a list of Aortic Dissection related ... diseases such as, for example, dissection of the aorta and a pulmonary embolism. ... http://www.medicinenet.com/aortic_dissection/glossary.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Aortic dissection: All - MayoClinic.com Aortic dissection â?" Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment, ... Sometimes an aortic dissection runs down the length of the aorta and affects the ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/aortic-dissection/DS00605/M...   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation Report F2005-23 | CDC/NIOSH ... Fighter/Paramedic Suffers a Dissection of his Aortic While Participating ... Aortic dissection must be distinguished from aneurysms of the aorta, which are a ... http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/reports/face200523.html   www.cdc.gov - summary Aortic Dissection Aortic dissection - Cleveland Clinicâ??s Heart and Vascular Instituteâ??s team of word-class cardiologists and ... layers of the wall of the aorta apart ... https://www.clevelandclinic.org/heartcenter/pub/guide/diseas...   /www.clevelandclinic.org - summary Complex Aorta Surgery Aortic dissection - Cleveland Clinic's Heart and Vascular Institute's team of ... dissection is a condition that forces the layers of the wall of the aorta apart ... http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/disorders/aorta_marfan/c...   my.clevelandclinic.org - summary Marfan Syndrome In the Marfan syndrome, the chemical makeup of the... stress to the aorta's walls greatly increases the risk of dissection or rupture. ... http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4672   www.americanheart.org - summary Aortic Dissection: Aneurysms and Aortic Dissection: Merck Manual Home ... The pain frequently travels along the path of the dissection as it advances along the aorta. ... dissection, development of aneurysms in the weakened aorta, ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec03/ch035/ch035c.html   www.merck.com - summary Dissection (medical) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Aortic dissection (aorta) Carotid artery dissection (carotid artery) ... All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License. ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dissection_(medical)   en.wikipedia.org - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Thoracic aortic aneurysm Previous dissection of the aorta. Syphilis. Trauma such as falls or motor vehicle accidents ... of x-ray images made when dye is injected into the aorta) can ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001119.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Aortic dissection Aortic dissection is a condition in which there is bleeding into and along the wall of the aorta (the major artery from the heart). This condition may also involve ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/000181trt.htm   adam.about.com - summary Diseases and Conditions Encyclopedia : Discovery Health An aortic dissection is a tear in the inner layer of the wall of the aorta. ... The aorta and its branches carry all the blood from the heart out to the rest of ... http://health.discovery.com/encyclopedias/illnesses.html?article=5   health.discovery.com - summary Aortic dissection: Causes - MayoClinic.com Aortic dissection â?" Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, ... dissections are divided into two groups depending on which part of the aorta is affected: ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/aortic-dissection/DS00605/DSECTION=causes   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Aneurysms: Aneurysms and Aortic Dissection: Merck Manual Home Edition aorta. aortic aneurysm. aortic dissection. aortic valve regurgitation ... An aneurysm is a bulge (dilation) in the wall of an artery, usually the aorta. ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec03/ch035/ch035b.html   www.merck.com - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Coarctation of the aorta Aortic dissection. Aortic rupture. Severe hypertension. Endocarditis. Intracerebral hemorrhage ... Residual narrowing of the aorta. When to Contact a Medical ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000191.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Aortic dissection: Risk factors - MayoClinic.com Aortic dissection â?" Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, ... People with this disorder often have aneurysms of the aorta and other blood vessels. ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/aortic-dissection/DS00605/DSECTION=risk-factors   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Aortic Dissection, Blood Vessel Disorders, THE MERCK MANUAL OF HEALTH ... The Merck Manual of Health and Aging ... The dissection can also cause rupture of the aorta. ... If the dissection occurs in the part of the aorta close to the ... http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual_ha/sec3/ch44/ch44d.html   www.merck.com - summary The Modified Davids Reimplantation Procedure The aortic root is the section of the aorta (the large artery leaving the heart) ... a life-threatening condition called aneurysm dissection can occur. ... http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/disorders/aorta_marfan/d...   my.clevelandclinic.org - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Aortic angiography ... to see how blood flows through the aorta, the major artery leading out of the heart. ... Aortic dissection. Aortic regurgitation. Aortic stenosis ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003814.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Marfan Syndrome: Hereditary Connective Tissue Disorders: Merck Manual ... aorta. aortic dissection. echocardiography. endocarditis. mitral ... in blood seeping between the layers of the aorta's wall (aortic dissection) ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec23/ch279/ch279d.html   www.merck.com - summary Aortic Dissection Video Transcript Read a transcript of Cleveland Clinic's aortic dissection procedure video featuring cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Eric ... the layers of the aorta are forced ... http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/disorders/aortic_dissect...   my.clevelandclinic.org - summary Familial aortic dissection - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ... dominant inherited disease that will result in dissection of the aorta, and ... Genetic basis of thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections: focus on smooth ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Familial_aortic_dissection   en.wikipedia.org - summary Aortic dissection ... bleeding into and along the wall of the aorta (the major artery from the heart) ... Although aortic dissection can affect anybody, it is most often seen in ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/Aortic-dissection.htm   adam.about.com - summary Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation Report F2005-16 | CDC/NIOSH Captain Suffers an Acute Aortic Dissection After Responding to Two Alarms ... dissection extending from the ascending aorta to the distal abdominal aorta (4 ... http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/reports/face200516.html   www.cdc.gov - summary Marfan Syndrome Cardiac Risk in the Young provides comprehensive medical information about ... minutes whereas with dissection of the aorta there is often time for treatment. ... http://www.c-r-y.org.uk/marfan_syndrome.htm   www.c-r-y.org.uk - summary aortas - NextBio Calcification of the thoracic aorta as detected by spiral ... Long-term predictors of descending aorta aneurysmal change in patients with aortic dissection. ... http://www.nextbio.com/b/home/home.nb?q=aortas   www.nextbio.com - summary Aneurysms, Blood Vessel Disorders, THE MERCK MANUAL OF HEALTH & AGING The Merck Manual of Health and Aging ... Occasionally, aneurysms of the aorta result in dissection of the aorta's wall. ... in the part of aorta that is in the ... http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual_ha/sec3/ch44/ch44e.html   www.merck.com - summary Explanation of John Ritter's Death ... death was caused by an aortic dissection, which is usually fatal if the ... Aortic dissection occurs when blood from the aorta leaves its "channel" through ... http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20030912/explanation...   www.webmd.com - summary Chest Pain - Causes and Warning Signs: Symptoms and Signs from MedicineNet Information on heart disease and related cardiovascular conditions includes medications, procedures ... Dissection of Aorta. Emotional Conditions. Esophageal ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/forum.asp?articlekey=24705   www.medicinenet.com - summary Aorta Surgery - Dr. Svensson aorta surgery, web chat presented by heart surgeon Dr. Svensson, from ... of the aorta, we recommend open surgery, especially if chronic aortic dissection ... http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/webchat/aorta071107.aspx   my.clevelandclinic.org - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Aortic dissection ... bleeding into and along the wall of the aorta (the major artery from the heart) ... Although aortic dissection can affect anybody, it is most often seen in ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/18073.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary THE MERCK MANUAL OF GERIATRICS, Ch. 95, Aneurysms During acute dissection, rapid expansion of a saccular aneurysm portends imminent rupture. ... The aorta almost always is somewhat prominent, especially in the ... http://www.merck.com/mkgr/mmg/sec11/ch95/ch95g.jsp   www.merck.com - summary Fire Fighter/Paramedic Suffers a Dissection of his Aorta While ... extensive aortic dissection involving the entire aorta. ... Fire Fighter/Paramedic Suffers a Dissection of his Aorta While Participating in Physical ... http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/pdfs/face200523.pdf   www.cdc.gov - summary Aneurysms: Diseases of the Aorta and Its Branches: Merck Manual ... ... all layers of the aorta and do not involve dissection; however, a thoracic ... Dissection) and by widening of the proximal aorta and aortic valve (annuloaortic ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec07/ch079/ch079b.html   www.merck.com - summary Glossary, Thoracic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic thoracic surgery - Cleveland Clinic Department of Thoracic Surgery - Medical Concierge, Thoracic Surgery ... Aortic dissection: The aorta is made up of many layers. ... http://my.clevelandclinic.org/thoracic/glossary.aspx   my.clevelandclinic.org - summary Health Library Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare; Milwaukee, Racine, Wisconsin ... Previous dissection of the aorta. Syphilis. Trauma such as falls or motor vehicle accidents ... http://mywheaton.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=101&pid=1&gid=001119   mywheaton.adam.com - summary Introduction: Aneurysms and Aortic Dissection: Merck Manual Home Edition aorta. aortic dissection. The aorta, which is about 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) in diameter, is the ... Disorders of the aorta include bulges (aneurysms) in ... http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual_home2/sec03/ch035/ch035a.htm   www.merck.com - summary Thoracic aortic aneurysm Previous dissection of the aorta. Syphilis. Trauma such as falls or motor vehicle accidents ... of x-ray images made when dye is injected into the aorta) can ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/infectiousdiseases/Thorac...   adam.about.com - summary Marfan Syndrome and Your Heart Aortic dissection can be deadly. What Causes Marfan Syndrome? ... If sections of the aorta are unable to be visualized through echocardiogram, or ... http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/marfan-syndrome   www.webmd.com - summary Occlusive Peripheral Arterial Disease: Peripheral Arterial Disease ... An overview of thromboangiitis obliterans, also known as buerger's disease. ... As the dissection enlarges, it can block one or more arteries connected to the aorta. ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec03/ch034/ch034b.html   www.merck.com - summary Heart surgery for Marfan Syndrome (aorta graft) Marfan syndrome ? The specialists at Cleveland Clinic can often treat Marfan syndrome and aortic dissection using surgical techniques. http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/disorders/aorta_marfan/m...   my.clevelandclinic.org - summary Blockage of the Spinal Cord's Blood Supply: Spinal Cord Disorders ... aorta. aortic dissection. arteritis. atherosclerosis. infarction. myelitis. myelography ... Separation of the layers of the aorta's wall (aortic dissection) ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec06/ch093/ch093h.html   www.merck.com - summary Medical Diseases & Conditions A-Z List 'D' on MedicineNet Index of comprehensive articles on medical diseases and conditions, d ... Descending Aorta Dissection (Aortic Dissection) Detached Retina (Retinal Detachment) ... http://www.medicinenet.com/diseases_and_conditions/alpha_d.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary show more 1  2