What are the risk factors for aortic dissections? (Michael J. Malinowski, MD) Michael J. Malinowski, MD, vascular surgeon, talks about the risk factors for developing an aortic dissection. Dr. Malinowski is part of our Aortic Disease Program. Featured in this Video Doctors Michael Malinowski MD-MEHP-FACS-RPVI Medical services Aortic Dissection Risk Factors, Symptoms and Treatment