Raimund Erbel Department of Cardiology, West-German Heart Center Essen, University Duisburg-Essen ... It may be several years before patients become symptomatic. Aortic dissection and rupture is ...

Cervicocephalic artery dissection is an important cause of stroke. The clinical presentation of dissection can resemble that of benign neurological conditions leading to delayed or missed diagnosis.

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a cause of acute coronary syndrome that predominantly affects women. Its pathophysiology remains unclear but connective tissue disorders (CTD) and ...