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Aortic Dissection at 25: Recognizing a Life-Threatening Emergency in a Young Athlete

An aortic dissection occurs when a tear develops in the inner layer of the aorta, the body’s largest artery. Blood can force its way between layers of the vessel wall, compromising circulation to vital organs or causing catastrophic internal bleeding.

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  • September 22, 2026

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