Policy Change Updates

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.

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.

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.

Engaging patients and their families is essential for preventing misdiagnoses, especially for severe conditions like aortic dissection that could result in fatal outcomes.

The Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust, in collaboration with the Department of Health and Social Care & NHS England, heralds a monumental leap in aortic dissection care through the approval of an innovative Elective Aortic Dissection Toolkit.

MP Pauline Latham’s retirement marks the beginning of her intensified efforts towards aortic dissection advocacy.

After a tragic misdiagnosis in 2015, a mission emerged to rectify critical gaps in medical procedures through an impactful petition.

Minister’s recent formal call for aortic dissection research marks a pivotal moment for progress in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

Pauline Latham MP led a debate in Westminster Hall to raise awareness of aortic dissection and called for greater consistency in the diagnosis, treatment, and aftercare of the condition.

The Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust, led by Pauline Latham OBE MP, is actively shaping the future of aortic dissection policy and care in the UK through continuous dialogue and collaboration with key Health Ministers.