Aortic Aneurysm and Aortic Dissection

Newly diagnosed with heart disease? Download the free iHeart Touch iPad app to learn more about it BEFORE your next doctor visit: This 3D medical animation show the cause, and potential locations of aortic aneurysms and the formation of an aortic dissection. The aorta is the largest artery in your body. Your aorta is divided into two main sections: the thoracic aorta and the abdominal aorta. The thoracic aorta has four parts: the aortic root, ascending aorta, aortic arch, and