What to know about aortic dissections after death of Sen. Lindsey Graham
Summary
Senator Lindsey Graham died from an aortic dissection, a serious tear in the main artery carrying blood from the heart. This condition causes sudden, severe chest or back pain and can be life-threatening without quick medical treatment.Key Facts
- Lindsey Graham died at age 71 from an aortic dissection caused by heart artery disease.
- An aortic dissection is a tear in the aorta’s inner layer that can block blood flow to organs.
- Symptoms often include intense chest or back pain that feels like a ripping or stabbing.
- Immediate medical care and surgery can be necessary to save a person's life.
- There are two types: Type A near the heart (more severe) and Type B in the lower aorta.
- Risk factors include being male over 60, smoking, high blood pressure, genetic disorders, or trauma.
- About 10,000 people died in the U.S. in 2019 from aortic dissections or aneurysms.
- Managing blood pressure and heart health can lower the risk of this condition.
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