
Feature|Articles|July 13, 2026
Six Key Considerations on Aortic Dissection for Radiologists
Author(s)Jeff Hall
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.
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The untimely passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham from aortic dissection puts a spotlight on one of the most time-sensitive diagnoses in emergency imaging.
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