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Aortic Rupture Definition
Common names:
  • Aortic Rupture
  • Ruptured Aorta
A person with an aortic rupture has a life-threatening injury to the aorta. Images

The aorta is the largest artery in the body. Aortic rupture is usually caused by a severe injury to the chest, such as a high-speed automobile accident.
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Last Updated: Aug 11, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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