Aortic rupture

Aortic rupture is the rupture or breakage of the aorta, the largest artery in the body. Aortic rupture is a rare, extremely dangerous condition. The most common cause is an abdominal aortic aneurysm that has ruptured randomly.

An aortic rupture can be classified according to its cause into one of the following main types:

• Traumatic aortic rupture
• Aortic rupture secondary to an aortic aneurysm