Aortic dissection is an often fatal but treatable heart condition, and a surgeon with Jefferson Health hopes more people can act if they know what to look out for. The sudden death Saturday of Sen.

The condition that killed Senator Lindsey Graham is deadly, sudden and difficult to treat — “like a knife to the heart,” one ...

The South Carolina senator’s sudden death has raised questions about aortic dissection. A surgeon explains the condition.

The unexpected death of US Sen. Lindsey Graham from an aortic dissection, also known as an aortic tear, is raising awareness ...

The rare emergency condition that medical examiners believe was responsible for the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham can quickly ...

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.

Aortic dissection is a life-threatening artery tear that can cause sudden death. Cardiologists explain its causes, symptoms, ...

The aorta, one of the "great arteries," carries blood away from the heart to support circulation throughout the body. However, sometimes a tear in the lining of the aorta can occur, and while this is ...

When you feel sudden severe chest or upper back pain, it's easy to assume what's happening is a heart attack. It could be, but it could also be an aortic dissection -- a condition that can be severe ...

US Senator Lindsey Graham's death from aortic dissection has raised public awareness. This condition involves a tear in the ...

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) released a new clinical practice guideline that includes major recommendations for managing patients ...

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) released a new clinical practice guideline that includes major recommendations for managing patients ...