Symptoms of Aortic Dissection

This legal demonstrative illustrates the critical symptoms associated with an aortic dissection, a life-threatening condition involving a tear in the aorta’s inner wall. The visual highlights key symptoms such as chest tightness, chest pain with respiration, and burning pain in the stomach, all of which stem from the disrupted blood flow and pressure caused by the dissection. A detailed cross-section shows blood accumulating in the pericardium sac, emphasizing the risk of cardiac tamponade. The demonstrative helps explain how internal vascular trauma can lead to severe pain and potentially fatal complications, making it an effective visual aid in medical-legal presentations.