Aortic Dissection occurs when there is a partial tear in the aortic wall.
It is a time critical-medical emergency that without diagnosis and treatment, is often fatal.
When diagnosed and treated on time it has a better than 80% survival rate.
Those who do survive require specialised follow-up and monitoring.
For some patients with aortic dissection, there is a hereditary cause. Relatives of such patients should be screened to ensure that they are not at risk.
The diagnosis, follow-up and screening of patients with aortic dissection are not consistent.
Help us to drive the change to improve patient outcomes
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of those suffering from an aortic dissection are misdiagnosed
people per year lose their lives from aortic dissection in the UK
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of maternal deaths from cardiovascular causes are due to aortic dissection
lives could be saved per week with the correct diagnosis
“last year my previously very healthy mother attended A&E with every single symptom of Aortic Dissection and it was missed in every aspect.
She was told she had food poisoning and put on a ward; where 9 hours later she passed away at the age of 55. The lack of knowledge, management, skills & discussion around aortic dissection is simply inadequate and change needs to happen.”
Sarah
“my 17 year old son died from an undiagnosed Aortic Dissection. This can happen to the very young too.
We need to ensure that A&E doctors are trained to look for and understand the signs of an Aortic Dissection.”
Debbie
“My Brother who was 32, was treated for a heart attack, he went into hospital on a Friday and was kept there with no scans or specialist Doctors and died on the Sunday. This petition is so important.
He had told them my Grandad and Mom had died from an aneurysm and even then no one listened. Early diagnosis is crucial. How many others have lost their lives this way..”
Claire
“My stepfather passed away last month after having a type A aortic dissection. Throughout his 4 hour ordeal, he was not given the proper diagnosis and he died in hospital.
We as a family are devastated by our loss. Awareness has to be raised in order to save lives.”
Sara
How you can help
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Our Mission
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Educate Medical Professionals
Facilitate education for medical professionals and patients in the UK & Ireland across the patient pathway
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Change Healthcare Policy
Work with those who are responsible for healthcare policy in the UK & Ireland to ensure that there is consistency in the provision of diagnosis for acute aortic dissection, specialised follow-up for survivors and access to clinical genetics for relatives
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Research
Promote medical research into the detection, prevention and treatment of aortic dissection
Aortic Dissection is a time-critical medical emergency. Without diagnosis and treatment, it is often fatal.
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The Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust
UK Charity Number 1191420
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The information and materials on this site are for general information purposes only. This site is not designed to provide individual medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have any concerns, please speak to your GP. If you believe you have a medical emergency, call 999 immediately.
The Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust
UK Charity Number 1191420
© 2021 All Rights Reserved
