Ever wonder what some of the terms you hear about Aortic Disease mean? We have you covered with our glossary of Aortic Disease terminology. (Information obtained from Corrigann Minehan Heart Center ) Below are some of the common terminology that aortic disease patients encounter: Acute aortic syndrome:  The sudden onset of a life-threatening problem with the aorta, such as a tear through the wall (aortic rupture) or a tear of the inner lining of the aorta (aortic dissection)

Ever wonder what some of the terms you hear about Aortic Disease mean? We have you covered with our glossary of Aortic Disease...