Managing Blood Pressure

Managing Blood Pressure

Managing blood pressure is a critical component of care for individuals living with or recovering from an aortic dissection. High blood pressure is one of the most significant risk factors for aortic dissection and can increase strain on the aorta, potentially leading...
Evaluating Current Acute Aortic Syndrome Pathways

Evaluating Current Acute Aortic Syndrome Pathways

The Collaborative Acute Aortic Syndrome Project (CAASP) investigated the processes of diagnosing and managing acute aortic syndrome (AAS) across multiple centres in the UK. Acute aortic syndrome includes a range of critical conditions such as aortic dissection (AD),...
Innovations in Perfusion for Aortic Dissection

Innovations in Perfusion for Aortic Dissection

Barts Heart Centre, in collaboration with The Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust, hosted the second webinar in the AortaEd series on perfusion management for aortic dissection. This event, Innovations in Perfusion for Aortic Dissection: Circuitry, Techniques, and...
Aortic Dissection Charity Ball Raises £40,000

Aortic Dissection Charity Ball Raises £40,000

180 people gathered at Pride Park Stadium in Derby for the first-ever Aortic Dissection Charity Ball. It was a night of reflection, celebration and generosity, organised by the Latham family to honour the memory of Ben Latham. The event raised awareness and support...