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How common is aortic dissection in a 23yo female?
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No common at all: Unless you suffer from a congenital aneurysm (such as of the Sinus of valsalva), Marfan's Syndrome, and/or have certain rheumatologic conditions that cause laxity and/or change in composition of vessel wall. Tobacco use is not good for lining of any vessels either.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Rare: Is there a reason you would ask? It is pretty uncommon except in certain diseases.
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