
Dissection of thoracic aorta
A 57 years old deceased male. Dissection of the thoracic aorta occurs when an injury to the innermost layer of the aorta allows blood to flow between the layers of the aortic wall, forcing the layers apart. It is a usual cause of high blood pressure.
Credit
Oles Hasyuk
Dimensions
4032 x 3024 pixels
Print Size @ 300 dpi
13 x 10 inches / 34 x 26 cm