The human body is a masterpiece of engineering, and the aorta – our largest artery – is a prime example. This essential blood vessel, carrying oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body, is designed to withstand immense pressure. Yet, even...
Rare diseases present unique challenges to patients, families and healthcare professionals. For conditions like aortic dissection, timely diagnosis, specialised care, and long-term support are critical to improving outcomes and quality of life. The charity, in...
Acute Type A aortic dissection is one of the most urgent and life-threatening medical emergencies. It demands precise and timely diagnosis, rapid transfer to a specialist centre, and immediate surgical intervention. However, a recent national audit published by the...
The General Medical Council (GMC) and leading healthcare charities are working together to transform medical education by amplifying the patient voice. Medical students – tomorrow’s doctors – are being trained to deliver compassionate, patient-centred care...
The latest instalment of the AortaEd webinar series, Aortic Dissection Patient Safety and the Future, offered an in-depth exploration of critical strategies, systemic improvements, and technological advances aimed at enhancing patient safety in aortic dissection care....
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