Graham’s death from aortic dissection raises questions about preventing the rare disorder

Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death Saturday at age 71 following an aortic dissection has focused attention on the life-threatening condition. Details about his diagnosis and treatment are not available while a final death certificate is pending, but experts agree on both how serious it is and how suddenly it erupts after a long prelude.

One cardiothoracic surgeon had questions about the South Carolina senator’s care. 

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