Aortic dissection

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A serious condition where the inner layer of the aorta, the body's largest artery, tears. Dr. Ovadia links this to high blood pressure and preventable factors, citing it as a cause in a tragic case.

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The Heart Surgeon: Cardio Is A Waste Of Time For Weight Loss! Philip Ovadia | E240

The Heart Surgeon: Cardio Is A Waste Of Time For Weight Loss! Philip Ovadia | E240

The Diary Of A CEO

A serious condition where the inner layer of the aorta, the body's largest artery, tears. Dr. Ovadia links this to high blood pressure and preventable factors, citing it as a cause in a tragic case.

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#57–Rick Rubin: collaborating with the greatest living musicians, & his personal weight loss story

Peter Attia MD

A life-threatening event where the aorta tears, a risk heightened by Rick Rubin's dilated aortic root, with a high per-hour mortality rate if untreated.