Rupture of the ascending aortic dissection into the pericardium can cause a rapid pericardial effusion resulting in cardiac tamponade which is frequently fatal. Acute aortic regurgitation can ...

Connective tissue disorders such as Marfan’s syndrome have a significantly increased risk of aortic dissection. The onset of symptoms in aortic dissection are usually sudden without warning.

An ascending or aortic arch aneurysm refers to ballooning out of the aorta which causes ... dissection or arch surgery. You should plan to be away from work, getting your full strength back, for six ...