Aortic dissection: US Senator Lindsey Graham's death from aortic dissection has raised public awareness. This condition involves a tear in the body's largest artery, the aorta. High blood pressure and hardening of arteries are major contributing factors to this emergency. Symptoms often mimic a heart attack, requiring immediate medical attention. Managing cardiovascular risk factors can help reduce the chances of developing this condition.

Graham's death sparks questions on cardiac arrest that is caused by an electrical malfunction in the heart that disrupts its pumping action. The heart then stops beating.

Sen. Lindsey Graham died at 71 of an aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. An ER doctor explains why it kills so fast and the warning signs.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) likely died of a heart attack. The senator had a family his tory, with his father dying from a heart attack at 68.