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Aortic Dissection
#Aortic dissection, #Chest pain, #Aorta, #Emergency, #High blood pressure, #Cardiothoracic surgery, #Vascular graft, #Stent, #Acute aortic dissection, #Chest ache, #Tight chest, #Chest tightness, #Weakness in arms or legs, #One-sided weakness
Aortic dissection is a medical emergency in which the wall of the aorta — the largest artery in the body — tears starting from its inner layer. It is marked by the sudden onset of severe, stabbing chest pain. Without prompt treatment, it can be life-threatening. If these symptoms occur, please call emergency services (119 in Korea) right away and go to the emergency room.2026-06-26
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Aortic Valve Stenosis
#Aortic valve stenosis, #Aortic valve, #TAVI, #Heart valve, #Age-related disease, #Chest ache, #Chest pain, #Tight chest, #Chest tightness, #Collapsing, #Losing consciousness, #Fainting
Aortic valve stenosis is a condition in which the aortic valve — a one-way door between the heart and the aorta that keeps blood flowing in a single direction — no longer opens properly, restricting blood flow. It is a common condition of aging: more than 1 in 10 people age 80 and older have it. In patients with severe disease and symptoms, the condition can worsen quickly without appropriate treatment, so evaluation by a medical specialist is very important.2026-06-26