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What would cause an aortic dissection to happen after cabg surgery if the blood pressure is controlled by mediation?

Q: what would cause an aortic dissection to happen after cabg surgery if the blood pressure is controlled by mediation?

: The wall of the aorta was most likely rusted/weakened by years of HBP&amp;/or smoking &amp;or high blood cholesterol. BP can swing widely during surgery as well. It is the pulse pressure (Systolic-diastolic) that makes it split.

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The wall of the aorta was most likely rusted/weakened by years of HBP&/or smoking &or high blood cholesterol. BP can swing widely during surgery as well. It is the pulse pressure (Systolic-diastolic) that makes it split.

Answered 11/30/2022

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What would cause an aortic dissection to happen after cabg surgery if the blood pressure is controlled by mediation?

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