What is a cardiac aortic dissection?

Aortic dissection is a serious condition in which the intima of the aorta is torn apart, causing blood to flow between the layers of the aorta.

Aortic dissection is usually caused by rupture of the intima of the aorta, causing blood to flow out and become blocked in the heart or large vessels. Common symptoms are severe lacerated chest pain or back pain, which may be accompanied by vomiting and sweating. Aortic dissection may cause insufficient blood supply to the heart, and severe cases may result in myocardial infarction. If this occurs, it is necessary to go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment.