It happens very rarely, this defect is almost absent in children. There are about 30 such cases around the world each year. Other aortic anomalies, such as coartation, a congenital defect in the narrowing of the aorta at the site of the anatomical isthmus, are common. It is the fifth most common defect of the cardiovascular system, almost twice as common in male children.

Doctors from the hospital in Gdańsk Zaspa performed the first such operation in Poland in December 2016. They saved the life of a two-year-old girl with endocarditis. However, such operations are rare.

The chances of such a person surviving vary depending on whether it is a thoracic or abdominal rupture. In both cases, it is accompanied by severe pain, arrhythmias, hematomas, often loss of consciousness.
You should call an ambulance immediately. The patient should be placed in a safe position, should not make any sudden movements or take any medications.
Any physical activity is forbidden until the arrival of qualified medical help.