Aortic dissection is not only a critical medical emergency but also a life-altering event with profound emotional consequences. Often occurring without warning, its effects extend far beyond the hospital walls, affecting the mental health and daily lives of survivors...
Across the UK and Ireland, individuals, families and communities are stepping up – and stepping out – to make a real difference in improving lives and raising awareness of aortic dissection. From charity walks and half marathons to tribute concerts, bake sales and...
The EARNEST trial (Early Aortic Repair in patients Needing Endovascular/open Surgery for Type B Aortic Dissection) is a major new research initiative that seeks to change the way uncomplicated type B aortic dissection (uTBAD) is treated. Led by Imperial College London...
The Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust recently took a pivotal role at a prestigious medico-legal event hosted by the Royal Society of Medicine’s Emergency Medicine Section in collaboration with the Clinical Forensics and Legal Medicine Section. This national...
For many people, travel insurance is an afterthought when booking a holiday. But if you’ve experienced an aortic dissection or are undergoing monitoring or testing for a related condition, it should be one of the first things you consider. The type of cover you need...
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