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ii. Tear grows in size due to high pressure within the aorta. iii. Can penetrate the other layers, weakening the vessel wall. iv. Makes aorta susceptible to rupture. v. Results in life-threatening internal bleeding . 13. Heart valve disorders. a. Cause heart to work harder, blood may leak backwards, blood may pool and/or clot within the heart. b. ................
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