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what is '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.
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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.
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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
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dissection of aorta and Serum Creatine phosphokinase-MB (CPK-MB)
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Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
dissection of aorta and Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
Magnetic resonance arteriography (MRA)
dissection of aorta and Magnetic resonance arteriography (MRA)
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dissection of aorta and digital subtraction angiography (DSA)
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dissection of aorta and CT scan
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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
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dissection of aorta and CT Heart
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dissection of aorta and CT angiogram chest
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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
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)
Multisection CT
dissection of aorta and Multisection CT
Spiral CT
dissection of aorta and Spiral CT
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dissection of aorta and serum electrolytes
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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:
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Oxygen
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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
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Aortic Valve Replacement
dissection of aorta and Aortic Valve Replacement
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)
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Nitroprusside
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Propranolol
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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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...
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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...
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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