Thoracic Aortic Dissection: What To Know

Thoracic Aortic Dissection: What To Know

July 13, 2026 · 10 min

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The episode discusses thoracic aortic dissection, its implications for health, and preventive measures.

Senator Lindsay Graham recently died unexpectedly from a thoracic aortic dissection, taking the world by surprise. Is this something you should be concerned about for your own health? You may actually have already been tested for this, even if the results were not shared with you. Here is a discussion about what an aortic dissection is, why and how it occurs, how to find out if it applies to you, and what you can do to stop it from posing danger. Support the show YouTube channel: ht...

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