EPISODE · Aug 20, 2024 · 5 MIN

What is an Aortic Dissection?

from Love Your Heart: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast · host Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute

The aorta is the body’s main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. The aorta can have an aneurysm, a balloon-like bulge, or a dissection, when the aorta tears. Dr. Patrick Vargo describes these conditions and discusses when you may need surgery. Learn more about the Aorta Center at Cleveland Clinic:https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/depts/aorta-center

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