Gamuts

Dissecting aneurysm of the ascending aorta or arch

Aortic dissection (AD) occurs when an injury to the innermost layer of the aorta allows blood to flow between the layers of the aortic wall, forcing the layers apart. In most cases, this is associated with a sudden onset of severe chest or back pain, often described as "tearing" in character. [Source: Wikipedia ]

May Be Caused by
Aortic stenosis
Aortitis
Bacterial endocarditis
Bicuspid aortic valve
Coarctation of aorta
Cogan syndrome
Connective tissue disease
Cutix laxa
Cystic medial necrosis
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Hypertension
Iatrogenic injury
Infection
Intramural injection of contrast medium
Marfan syndrome
Mycotic aneurysm
Osteogenesis imperfecta
Pregnancy
Prosthetic aortic valve replacement
Pseudoxanthoma elasticum
Syphilis
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Trauma
Turner syndrome
May Be Caused by
Aortic stenosis
Aortitis
Bacterial endocarditis
Bicuspid aortic valve
Coarctation of aorta
Cogan syndrome
Connective tissue disease
Cutix laxa
Cystic medial necrosis
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Hypertension
Iatrogenic injury
Infection
Intramural injection of contrast medium
Marfan syndrome
Mycotic aneurysm
Osteogenesis imperfecta
Pregnancy
Prosthetic aortic valve replacement
Pseudoxanthoma elasticum
Syphilis
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Trauma
Turner syndrome


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