Aortic dissection is a life-threatening medical condition in which a tear occurs in the major artery (aorta) that carries ...

We report here an unusual case of abdominal aortic dissection secondary to blunt abdominal trauma following a fall. The patient also had associated intra-abdominal injuries requiring bowel ...

iPhone-based ultrasound detected aortic dissection within minutes, enabling life-saving surgery The patient, with a genetic predisposition, survived despite complications Mobile medical technology ...

Aortic dissection is uncommon ... Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may also be used. An abdominal ultrasound is recommended to screen men for aortic aneurysms. If an aneurysm smaller than 5.5 ...