The aorta, the largest artery in the body, leaves the heart and pumps blood first to the heart and brain, and then to the other organs and tissues.
A tear in the inner layer of the aorta, which is about 3 cm in diameter where it leaves the heart, is called "aortic dissection."
Aortic dissection, characterized by sudden pain in the back and chest, is a serious condition that can result in heart attack, organ failure, and even death.
Given that high blood pressure is a triggering factor, patients with hypertension are advised to have regular check-ups and take their medications on time.
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