In 2015, a personal tragedy catalysed our mission. Tim Fleming, experienced sudden and severe pain — classic symptoms of aortic dissection. Unfortunately, multiple visits to the emergency department did not detect it. This oversight cost Tim his life, underscoring a...
Understanding the intricacies of aortic disease can be an imposing task to new patients and their families, especially when dealing with acute aortic dissection or the threat of an aortic rupture. However, the digital age has ushered in innovative approaches to...
When it comes to cardiovascular research, aortic dissection often seems to have been overlooked. National research funding has predominantly favoured ailments like coronary artery disease and hypertension. One of the most pressing issues we face is the...
On December 13, 2022, the House of Commons held a debate on aortic dissection patient pathways and research funding. The debate was initiated by Pauline Latham MP, who highlighted the urgent need for more research funding and better patient pathways to improve...
Continuous action is essential when developing policy change with health issues as serious as aortic dissection. This week, we presented three critical proposals to the Department of Health and Social Care: enhancing the national strategy on aortic dissection...
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