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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 ...
The New England Journal of Medicine

Management of Acute Type B Aortic Dissection

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 ...
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 — ...
Healthline

Aortic Dissection vs. Aneurysm: What’s the Difference?

An aortic aneurysm occurs when a weak aortic wall stretches, causing it to bulge. An aortic dissection occurs when there’s a tear in the aortic wall, which can be fatal if not treated immediately. The ...
The Hill

What is aortic dissection, the medical emergency linked to Graham’s death?

Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C.) sudden death on Saturday at the age of 71 has been attributed to an aortic dissection, raising questions over the rare but often fatal condition. Francisco Diaz, D.C.’s ...
Forbes

Lindsey Graham’s Cause Of Death, Aortic Dissection—An ER Doc Explains

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jesse Pines is an expert in healthcare innovation and wellness. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice ...
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 ...
Medscape

Bloating or Aortic Tear? A 68-Year-Old’s Shocking Diagnosis

A 68-year-old man presented with persistent abdominal bloating and constipation for 7 days. Initial assessments suggested bowel obstruction, which was supported by physical examination and abdominal x ...
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 ...
WLRN

What is an aortic dissection?

Preliminary findings in Senator Lindsey Graham's death attribute it to aortic dissection. It was caused by a type of heart disease. We wanted to better understand the condition, so we've contacted Dr.