Aortic dissection awareness saves lives: Understanding symptoms, causes, treatment options
Patients with high blood pressure should be aware of the risk of aortic dissection, which can mimic other heart-related conditions.
Read MoreThe Stitch is the official blog of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, where department members share their expertise, research, and clinical experience, and patients share their personal stories of surgery and healing.
Patients with high blood pressure should be aware of the risk of aortic dissection, which can mimic other heart-related conditions.
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Read MoreHeart surgeon Dr. Kenneth K. Liao, professor and chief of the division of cardiothoracic transplantation and circulatory support in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of
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