What are the main risk factor of Aortic Dissection?

What makes one person at risk for AD more than others? Professor Mussa highlights the possible risks of someone to develop AD

AD can not be prevented. Professor Mussa explains what you need to do as someone living with hypertension to reduce the chance of developing AD

There is no test to screen in any patient including those with hypertension. Professor Mussa explains what you need to do as someone living with hypertension to reduce the chance of developing AD.

It is important to understand that many live with AD that do not require active treatment. Professor Mussa discusses why it is important to monitor the aorta overtime

As a patient with hypertension, you need to know that certain symptoms are typical of AD. This is important because early diagnosis may be lifesaving. Professor Mussa highlights the key symptoms of AD

Open surgery is still offered in select patients with chronic AD. The indications and how to do it are being discussed by Professor Mussa. The video highlights the steps of such operation