Aortic Rupture
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Aortic Rupture Outlook
What to expect with an aortic rupture:
About 80 to 90% of people with aortic rupture die at the scene of the accident.
About half of those who survive the initial event, die within 24 hours.
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Aortic Rupture Underlying Cause
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Chest injury
Dissecting thoracic aneurysm
Hemothorax
Myocardial contusion
Pulmonary contusion
Shock
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Breathing difficulty
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Last Updated: Feb 25, 2008
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