Aortic dissection symptoms and current treatment options
by Joseph Lombardi, MD You probably remember the tragic death of actor John Ritter in 2003. Recently, his family partnered with the Thoracic Aortic Disease (TAD) Coalition to shed light on the condition that took his life: aortic dissection. In…
by Joseph Lombardi, MD
You probably remember the tragic death of actor John Ritter in 2003.
Recently, his family partnered with the Thoracic Aortic Disease (TAD) Coalition to shed light on the condition that took his life: aortic dissection.
In addition to TAD Coalition’s “Ritter Rules,” which focus on recognizing, treating and preventing the condition, the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology also released new guidelines designed to prevent unnecessary …
Aortic dissection symptoms and current treatment options
