Aortic Dissection

Category: Cardiovascular / Aortic Diseases

Aortic dissection is a serious condition where the inner layer of the aorta tears, allowing blood to surge between the layers and potentially rupture the vessel.

Global Prevalence

Relatively rare, with an estimated incidence of 2.6 to 3.5 cases per 100,000 person-years, but highly lethal (Source: Circulation, 2018).

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