Causes | Torn aorta
Causes There are two causes for a rupture of the aorta. In principle, accidents can cause the aorta to rupture, but this is extremely rare because the aorta is relatively protected inside the body. A much more common reason for a rupture of the aorta is an aortic aneurysm. An aneurysm is an enlargement of … Causes | Torn aorta