{"id":2629107,"date":"2026-07-13T12:21:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T16:21:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dc-medical-examiner-says-graham-died-of-aortic-dissection-heres-what-that-actually-means\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T12:27:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T16:27:02","slug":"dc-medical-examiner-says-graham-died-of-aortic-dissection-heres-what-that-actually-means","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dc-medical-examiner-says-graham-died-of-aortic-dissection-heres-what-that-actually-means\/","title":{"rendered":"DC Medical Examiner Says Graham Died of Aortic Dissection &#8211; Here&#8217;s What That Actually Means"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdc-medical-examiner-says-graham-died-of-aortic-dissection-heres-what-that-actually-means%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2629107&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Lindsey Graham, a Republican senator representing South Carolina for nearly 25 years, passed away in Washington at age 71. The cause of death was identified as an aortic dissection linked to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/will-and-grace-star-leslie-jordans-cause-of-death-finally-revealed\/\" title=\"\u2018Will And Grace\u2019 Star Leslie Jordan\u2019s Cause Of ... Finally Revealed\">arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease<\/a>, which involves a tear in the main artery due to artery hardening. Medical experts explained that this condition results from weakened, brittle aorta walls that can rupture quickly, often leading to death within moments. Graham&#8217;s death was confirmed by the D.C. Medical Examiner\u2019s Office,pending additional testing. The Mayo Clinic notes that such dissections are uncommon, typically affecting men in their 60s and 70s, and emphasizes the importance of managing blood pressure, cholesterol, and lifestyle factors to prevent it. early detection and treatment are crucial for survival.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham died on Saturday evening in Washington after almost a quarter of a century representing South Carolina in the Senate.<\/p>\n<p>According to a preliminary examination of the 71-year-old, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/breaking-gop-sen-lindsey-graham-dead-71\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">he died<\/a> of what was described as \u201cAortic Dissection due to Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Fox News reporter Bill Melugin told his X followers on Sunday afternoon that he had obtained a statement from the D.C. Medical Examiner\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe death certificate will be PENDING until all the toxicological and microscopic testing are finalized and at that point the death certificate will be updated to reflect the cause of death and appropriately classify the manner of death,\u201d the medical examiner\u2019s office said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">BREAKING: An initial examination from the DC Medical Examiner\u2019s Office has determined that Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) died as a result of \u201cAortic Dissection due to Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease\u201d. In layman\u2019s terms, this means a tear in the aorta caused by hardening &#038;\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/BillMelugin_\/status\/2076410314183299382?\">July 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Melugin added of the initial culprit of Graham\u2019s sudden passing, \u201cIn layman\u2019s terms, this means a tear in the aorta caused by hardening &#038; narrowing of arteries as a result of underlying cardiovascular disease.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In a separate post on X, ophthalmologist Houman David Hemmati d a diagram of a human heart that described what could have gone wrong in more detail.<\/p>\n<p>Hemmati wrote:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs you see, the aorta is like the water main, a huge artery that sends oxygenated blood to the entire body. It\u2019s under extreme pressure \u2014 every time the heart beats, it expands a little and has to withstand the force of blood pumping. To do this, it has to be elastic \u2014 able to bounce back after being stretched.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn some individuals with atherosclerotic disease (hardening of arteries), the inner aorta wall becomes hardened. Imagine a very old rubber band that is brittle and crumbles when you stretch it rather than stretching and bouncing back. The aorta wall crumbles slightly, allowing blood under high pressure to make its way between the inner and outer walls of the aorta.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hemmati concluded that after the aorta wall is compromised, a person\u2019s heart can fail quickly.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\ud83e\udec0Now that\u2019s it\u2019s been revealed that Senator Lindsey Graham died of an aortic dissection, I wanted to provide some clarity as to what it is (and isn\u2019t).<\/p>\n<p>As you see\ud83d\udc47, the aorta is like the water main, a huge artery that sends oxygenated blood to the entire body. It\u2019s under\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nMF9aQjgVy\">https:\/\/t.co\/nMF9aQjgVy<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/p1mEa7sFd8\">pic.twitter.com\/p1mEa7sFd8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Houman David Hemmati, MD, PhD (@houmanhemmati) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/houmanhemmati\/status\/2076420774077038672?\">July 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>He wrote, \u201cAfter just a few heartbeats (insufficient time to really do much about it in many cases), the blood peels the inner and outer walls of the aorta away from one another, causing it to burst. I\u2019ve treated a patient with it \u2014 and he didn\u2019t make it. It\u2019s tough to survive.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Mayo Clinic also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/aortic-dissection\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20369496\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lays out how<\/a> the condition can become fatal, and who is most likely to experience the medical emergency.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAortic dissection isn\u2019t very common,\u201d the Mayo Clinic says on its website.<\/p>\n<p>The clinic adds, \u201cIt usually happens in men in their 60s and 70s. Symptoms of aortic dissection may seem like those of other health conditions. This often leads to delays in diagnosis. Early diagnosis and fast treatment of aortic dissection greatly improve the chance of survival.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Graham was 71 years old at the time of his death.<\/p>\n<p>The best ways to avoid suffering such a condition are to stabilize blood pressure, keep blood sugar and cholesterol under control, and to exercise regularly.<\/p>\n<p>The Mayo Clinic also suggested cutting out smoking, getting quality sleep, and eating a balanced and nutritious diet.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #171717; display: flex;font-size: 16px;font-weight: 600;line-height: 1.5;margin: 24px 0;padding: 18px 20px 18px 30px;text-align: left;\">\n<div style=\"align-self: stretch;border-left: 3px solid #171717;flex-shrink: 0;padding-left: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/\">Choose The Western Journal as your preferred source on Google and never miss reporting that defends truth, protects freedom, and advances Western civilization<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"border: 1px solid #f5f5f5; padding: 16px;\">Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/court-of-appeals-in-swing-states-drop-major-ruling-hurting-kamala-harris-chances-against-trump\/\" title=\"Court of Appeals in Swing States Drop Major Ruling, Hurting Kamala Harris&#039; Chances Against Trump\">highly engaged readers<\/a>, while supporting our work. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/advertise-us\/?wj_source=article\">Advertise Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey == typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts = { \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs = [ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i = 0; i < inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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