A dissecting aortic aneurysm develops as:
A) a dilation or bulge that develops at one point on the aortic wall.
B) a thrombus that accumulates at a point in the aortic wall.
C) a section of the aorta that weakens and dilates in all directions.
D) a tear in the intimal lining, which allows blood flow between layers of the aortic wall.

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A dissecting aortic aneurysm occurs when there is a tear in the intimal lining of the aorta, allowing blood to flow between the layers of the aortic wall, creating a false lumen.

A Dissecting Aortic Aneurysm Develops As