In support of Aortic Dissection Awareness Day, volunteers from the charity have released a brand-new series of video podcasts. These episodes have been created to inform, guide and support those affected by aortic dissection, including patients, families and...
David Burgess was a much-loved man from Greater Manchester. At 52 years old, he was a dedicated legal recruitment consultant who had never taken a day off work. In April 2025, he suddenly experienced severe stomach and back pain. His partner, Sandra O’Hagan, took him...
August 2026 Update The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) has now published its Good Practice Paper on the Prevention and Management of Aortic Dissection in Pregnancy. The Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust contributed to its development. The...
Funded by The Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust and led by Professor Julie Sanders at King’s College London, the Sex-Specific Outcomes and Health-Related Quality of Life After Aortic Dissection project is set to play a leading role in a crucial advance in the...
The UK Government’s publication of the Fit for the Future: 10-Year Plan has triggered significant debate across the healthcare and charitable sectors since its launch last week. At the Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust, we welcome the ambition behind the plan,...
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