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What is an Aortic Dissection?

DALLAS, July 13, 2026 — Following the sudden death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, widespread news reports indicate he suffered from an aortic dissection. An aortic dissection is a ...
Washington Post

What you should know about aortic dissections

After Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) died suddenly on Saturday night at age 71, the preliminary report from the D.C. medical examiner’s office found the senator suffered an aortic dissection — ...
STAT

Graham’s death from aortic dissection raises questions about preventing the rare disorder

Liz covers cardiovascular and metabolic disease, asking why we’re not doing better or even losing ground against the world’s leading killer. Send tips on Signal at LizC.22. Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death ...
WXYZ-TV Channel 7

Young father’s near-fatal aortic dissection highlights risks, warning signs and the value of a second opinion

A 28-year-old Michigan father survived a life-threatening aortic dissection after a second ER visit uncovered the emergency.
NPR

What is an aortic dissection?

NPR's A Martinez speaks with American Heart Association's volunteer president Dr. Manesh Patel about aortic dissection, the preliminary finding of what led to Sen. Lindsey Graham's death. Preliminary ...