Feature|Articles|July 13, 2026

Six Key Considerations on Aortic Dissection for Radiologists

In light of the recent death of Sen. Lindsey Graham from aortic dissection, we highlight pertinent diagnostic principles and key imaging findings for the timely detection of aortic dissection, a topic that Alan Braverman, MD, FACC, discussed in an interview with Diagnostic Imaging.

The untimely passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham from aortic dissection puts a spotlight on one of the most time-sensitive diagnoses in emergency imaging. In an interview with Diagnostic Imaging, cardiologist Alan C. Braverman, MD, FACC, discussed the risk factors and imaging findings that can support earlier detection of aortic dissection.¹ Here are key considerations from the interview.