A 74-year-old man presents to the emergency department with a 1-day history of severe chest and back pain. He has a history of hypertension and has run out of medication. He has no history of similar ...

This article examines the risk factors, clinical presentation, and management strategies for patients with aortic dissection, the cause of the death of Sen Lindsey Graham.

An aortic dissection can strike without warning and mimic other health issues. Knowing what it is (and isn't) can mean the ...