Is aortic dissection congenital?
Disease description:
Recently, I've been constantly experiencing palpitations and shortness of breath. I often stay up late and haven't paid attention to this issue. Now the situation is getting worse. The hospital examination revealed an aortic dissection aneurysm. Is aortic dissection congenital?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Jianbin
Not exactly. This refers to a life-threatening heart condition where blood circulation penetrates into the aortic dissection and forms a hematoma. Once diagnosed, prompt surgical treatment is required; otherwise, a series of complications may develop. Patients are advised to undergo treatment as soon as possible under the guidance of their attending physician. The medial layer of the artery is involved when a localized tear in the intima, combined with strong blood冲击, causes the inner lining to gradually剥离 and expand, forming a true lumen and a false lumen within the artery.
