The question arose while applying for travel insurance.
I'm asked if my aneurysm is "dissecte... - British Heart Fou...
I'm asked if my aneurysm is "dissected". How would I know and what does it mean?
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This is when the walls of the aorta start separating - think of it as delamination. Only your GP/cardiologist can answer the question as to whether your aorta is dissected
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