Aorrta May 2026

Rises upward from the heart, providing oxygenated blood to the heart muscle itself via the coronary arteries.

A life-threatening emergency where the inner layer of the aortic wall tears, allowing blood to flow between the layers, causing them to separate. Aorrta

The first section, attaching directly to the heart's left ventricle and containing the aortic valve , which prevents blood from leaking back into the heart. Rises upward from the heart, providing oxygenated blood

It delivers oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to organs and supporting tissue throughout the body. It delivers oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to organs

For more information, the Cleveland Clinic provides an in-depth anatomical guide.

Aortic conditions often do not show symptoms until they are advanced, but emergency symptoms include sudden, severe, and tearing pain in the chest, back, or abdomen.

High blood pressure (hypertension), smoking, high cholesterol, and genetic connective tissue disorders (like Marfan syndrome) increase the risk of aortic failure. When to Seek Help