Pauline Latham OBE HonDUniv has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate for her tireless work in public service and aortic dissection advocacy.
Aortic Dissection Policy Change
The Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust works with UK and Ireland policymakers to standardise diagnosis, ensure follow-up care, and provide genetic support for families.
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 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.
Pregnancy and Aortic Dissection
While pregnancy poses higher risks for women with heritable thoracic aortic disease, most can have safe deliveries with careful monitoring and support.
Aortic Dissection and the 10-Year Health Plan
The charity responds to the NHS 10-Year Plan, highlighting the need for inclusion, genomics, digital tools, and specialist care access.
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.
Why Aortic Dissection Patients Deserve Better
Aortic dissection care is evolving, with task forces, research, and advocacy driving better outcomes for patients in the UK and Ireland.
Modernising the NHS for Better Patient Care
The NHS is undergoing major reforms to bring care closer to home, improve digital services, and prioritise prevention, ensuring a healthier future for all.
Medical Research Charities Showcase
The Medical Research Charities Showcase brought charities and policymakers together to focus on the real impact of research on patients’ lives.
Acute Type A Aortic Dissection
Systemic failures in managing Acute Type A Aortic Dissection highlight the urgent need for diagnostic, transfer and care improvements across the UK and Ireland.
Aortic Dissection Awareness Day 2024
September marked significant progress in aortic disease awareness, with innovative outreach, collaborative events, and groundbreaking research driving early diagnosis and improved care.
Like-minded Charities Host Marfan Symposium
The Marfan International Patient Symposium in London united patients, families, and experts to advance advocacy and improve lives with genetic conditions.
Updated NHS England Guidelines Enhance Genetic Screening for Aortic Disease
NHS England has revised its genetic screening guidelines to enhance the detection and management of aortic dissection. These updates aim to integrate advanced genomic testing into routine clinical practice effectively.
A Renewed Commitment and Strategic Blueprint
In a meeting with The Rt Hon Victoria Atkins MP, the Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust laid out a strategic blueprint aimed at improving care for aortic dissection patients, highlighting the need for advanced treatments and comprehensive follow-up care.
A Human Factors Approach to Enhancing Patient Safety in AD Diagnosis
A human factors approach in diagnosing acute aortic dissection is remodeling patient safety. With key results presented at the 2024 International Healthcare Forum.
SCTS Annual Meeting 2024
The SCTS annual meeting lunchbox session discussed the evolving landscape of aortic dissection care, emphasising the integration of new medical devices and the pivotal role of data in improving patient outcomes.
Strategic Advance in AD Management in Southern England
The new NHS England SOP for acute aortic dissection in the South East and South West revolutionises patient care by standardising diagnosis and treatment pathways.
North West Toolkit Launch
The North West event marks a turning point in aortic dissection care, uniting patients and professionals in a ground breaking initiative.
Celebrating Hull University Teaching Hospitals’ HSJ Award Victory
The HSJ Award triumph by Hull University Teaching Hospitals underscores their innovative strides in diagnosing thoracic aortic dissection, symbolising a milestone in patient safety and medical education.
Aortic Dissection Awareness Day 2023
September 2023 highlighted significant strides in aortic dissection research, community engagement, and fundraising efforts.