What is an aortic dissection, the cause of Senator Lindsey Graham's death
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
The aortic tear that likely caused the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham is a medical emergency that can quickly kill a person. The aorta is the largest artery in the human body, a highway that runs from the heart and extends through the abdomen, delivering oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body as other arteries branch off from it. What doctors refer to as an aortic dissection occurs when a tear in its inner lining allows blood to rapidly seep between the other layers, according to the American Heart Association. This reduces blood flow to vital organs and can sometimes lead to a rupture that spills blood into surrounding tissues. It is often caused by an aortic aneurysm, a weakened spot in the artery that can bulge.
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