Syndromic causes of aortopathy and aortic dissection, exploring key insights from a recent clinical webinar and new research on exercise in Marfan syndrome.
Aortic Dissection Education
The Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust educates professionals and patients in the UK and Ireland, promoting understanding and support throughout the patient journey.
Supporting Families with Aortopathy
GOSH Aortopathy Family Day and practical guidance on how parents can talk openly and confidently to children about inherited aortic conditions and genetic testing.
The Challenge of Aortic Dissection Patient Transfer
Aortic dissection demands urgent action. The ACCESS Clinical Day highlighted the need for safer diagnosis, faster transfers and patient-centred care.
How Aortic Nurses Are Advancing Genetic Awareness
A growing network of aortic specialist nurses is transforming genetic risk recognition and referral through peer-led learning and shared clinical insight.
Tackling Aortic Dissection in Scottish Emergency Care
Clinicians and policymakers gathered in Glasgow to tackle Scotland’s higher aortic dissection mortality rates through education and collaboration.
Aortic Dissection Symposium Ireland 2025
A national event uniting Irish clinicians to improve diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes for patients with aortic dissection.
Improving Early Diagnosis of Complex Chest Pain
Better equipping clinicians to diagnose and manage life-threatening chest pain presentations in emergency care.
Aortic Dissection Awareness Day 2025
This September brought major advances in research, patient support, clinical education, and community led awareness.
A First in Specialist Nursing Role Funding
Specialist nursing roles funded for the first time to improve lifelong care and support for people living with aortic dissection across the UK.
Aortic Dissection Podcast
A new video podcast series from the Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust shares expert insights and real patient stories to support those affected by the condition.
Turning Awareness into Action
David Burgess’s sudden death from aortic dissection highlights the urgent need for awareness, early diagnosis, and dedicated support for families.
Understanding Biomarkers in Aortic Dissection
Exploring how biomarkers have the potential to transform the diagnosis and care of patients with aortic dissection.
Strengthening Patient Support
The charity is partnering with the British Heart Foundation to strengthen helpline support by deepening the knowledge of their cardiac nursing team in providing support for patients affected by aortic dissection.
Aortic Nurses Symposium 2025
Championing best practice in patient care and support, the Aortic Nurses Symposium 2025 brought together experts to advance aortic nursing across the UK and Ireland.
Aortic Dissection Diagnosis Simulation
Simulation training plays a vital role in improving early diagnosis and emergency management of aortic dissection, enhancing outcomes through clinical readiness.
Medico-Legal Discourse in Emergency Medicine
The charity spotlighted urgent diagnostic failures at a major Royal Society of Medicine event, calling for systemic change in emergency medicine.
Travel Insurance and Aortic Dissection
Travelling with an aortic condition? Find out how to secure the right travel insurance for peace of mind before you go.
National Minimum Standards for Perfusion in Aortic Dissection Surgery
This webinar, held in partnership with Barts Hospital, explored the diverse perfusion practices in UK aortic dissection surgery, laying the groundwork for unified national minimum standards.
Advancing Acute AD Care in the East of England
The East of England has launched the AAD Toolkit to improve the emergency management of acute aortic dissection.
Bringing the Patient Voice into Medical Education
Patients are shaping medical education by sharing their experiences, fostering empathy, and preparing future doctors for patient-centred care.
Patient Safety in Perfusion for Aortic Dissection
Cutting-edge strategies and innovations shaping the future of aortic dissection care, from safety culture to advanced technologies.