The patient was suspected to have an aortic dissection, a transesophageal echocardiogram was done. It showed aortic dissection involving the descending aorta only. What is the origin of the dissected flap?

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Eductional Objective: Aortic Dissection is classified according to the site of injury into: 
Stanford A Aortic Dissection- It involves the ascending aorta. ( Dissection originates at the sinotubular junction) 
Stanford B Aortic Dissection-Only the descending aorta. ( The dissection originates near the left subclavian artery) .

The Patient Was Suspected to Have an Aortic Dissection, a Transesophageal