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What a tragic loss. However, I do believe Mr. Ritters failure to consult a doctor on an early diagnosis was a hugh red flag and should of been taken more seriously and therefore, I do think it was the cause of his death. The body scan that had been performed two years earlier did show coronary problems. So the way I see it is coronary and aorta go hand and hand. "arteries to the heart, from the heart and for the heart" it's all about the heart. I think his premature death was avoidable or could of at least been prolonged if he would have just consulted a doctor when told to do so!