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His initial dissection had been conservatively managed with antihypertensive therapy and annual imaging. Despite a 14-year radiographic stability and maintained patency, high-resolution imaging consistently revealed a persistent intimal flap at the original site. New imaging confirmed left VAD with intimal flap and intramural hematoma. Workup for underlying arteriopathy was negative. Symptoms resolved with conservative management.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n This case describes contralateral VAD developing after an extraordinary 14-year interval, the longest reported to date. A persistent intimal flap was observed at the original site despite radiographic stability. While a causal relationship cannot be established from a single case, this observation raises the hypothesis that residual structural abnormalities may be associated with incomplete arterial healing. 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