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aortic dissection  

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  • Aortic dissection (AD) occurs when an injury to the innermost layer of the aorta allows blood to flow between the layers of the aortic wall, forcing the layers apart. (Wikipedia)

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/INS-S3ZR6PDK-H

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