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SUMMARY:Cardiovascular Health Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust will be represented at Economist Enterprise’s Cardiovascular Health Summit\, which brings together policymakers\, clinicians\, patient organisations\, industry leaders and innovators to discuss the future of cardiovascular health across Europe. \nThe summit will explore the policy\, prevention\, innovation and investment needed to improve cardiovascular health. It takes place alongside the Future of Health Europe and AI in Health Summit.\nHow to Implement Europe’s Health Check Agenda \nCatherine Fowler\, Trustee of the Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust and an experienced patient advocate\, will take part in the workshop How to Implement Europe’s Health Check Agenda. She will bring her extensive experience in patient advocacy and working with the NHS to improve cardiovascular care and patient pathways\, joining leaders from patient advocacy and cardiovascular health\, including: \n\nCharmaine Griffiths\, Chief Executive\, British Heart Foundation\nHilary Jones\, General Practitioner and Medical Broadcaster\nBirgit Beger\, Chief Executive\, European Heart Network\nMia Fredin Grupper\, Executive Director\, World Stroke Organisation\nRik Vanhoof\, General Director\, Belgian Heart League\nBart Torbeyns\, Executive Director\, European Diabetes Forum\n\nThe workshop will consider how Europe can turn its cardiovascular health ambitions into practice. Discussions will explore how health checks can be embedded into routine and community care\, how screening can be delivered consistently\, and how digital technology and workforce innovation could support implementation. Importantly\, the session will also consider equitable access and the role of sustainable funding in ensuring that cardiovascular prevention and early detection reach the people who need them.
URL:https://aorticdissectioncharitabletrust.org/event/cardiovascular-health-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Royal College of Physicians\, London\, NW1 4LE
CATEGORIES:Policy Change
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SUMMARY:BSIR Annual Meeting 2026
DESCRIPTION:The British Society of Interventional Radiology (BSIR) Annual Meeting 2026 will bring together leading clinicians\, researchers and healthcare professionals to explore the latest developments in image-guided treatment and minimally invasive care. \nAs one of the UK’s most important gatherings for interventional radiology\, the meeting will examine how innovation\, technology and multidisciplinary collaboration are shaping the future of patient care. Sessions will address both vascular and non-vascular interventions\, emerging technologies\, complex clinical decision-making and the expanding role of interventional radiology across modern healthcare pathways. \nAcute Aortic Syndromes Session\nA dedicated session on Acute Aortic Syndromes (AAS) will provide an in-depth overview of contemporary diagnosis\, risk assessment and treatment strategies. Presented at an intermediate to advanced level\, the programme will explore current evidence\, evolving technologies and practical considerations for managing these complex and time-critical conditions. \nTopics will include: \n\nImaging strategies and classification systems for acute aortic syndromes\nRisk stratification and identifying when intervention is appropriate\nContemporary treatment approaches and guideline-based management\nEndovascular planning\, procedural considerations and decision-making\nManaging complications and challenging anatomical scenarios\nPost-procedural care and long-term follow-up\n\nExpert faculty from across the UK will share clinical insights and real-world experience\, with opportunities for discussion and multidisciplinary debate throughout the session. \nWhy It Matters\nInterventional radiology continues to play a pivotal role in the diagnosis and treatment of vascular disease\, offering less invasive treatment options that can improve patient outcomes and recovery. The BSIR Annual Meeting highlights the speciality’s growing contribution to modern healthcare while supporting education and professional development across all stages of clinical practice.
URL:https://aorticdissectioncharitabletrust.org/event/bsir-annual-meeting-2026/
LOCATION:International Convention Centre (ICC) Birmingham\, 8 Centenary Square\, Birmingham\, B1 2EA
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261119
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SUMMARY:Scottish Aortic Dissection Education Event 2026
DESCRIPTION:This event is now fully booked. Please join the waiting list and we’ll let you know if any places become available.\n  \nThe Scottish Aortic Dissection Education Event 2026 is a key educational summit offering healthcare professionals a comprehensive understanding of aortic dissection\, along with hands-on training in patient management. \nThe Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Glasgow will once again host this annual event\, designed specifically for paramedics and emergency medicine professionals. This summit provides an essential opportunity to gain updated knowledge\, practical skills\, and real-world insights into managing aortic dissection. Awarded 4.5 CPD hours by RCSEd. \nMorning Lectures: Focused Medical Content\nThe morning session will feature expert-led lectures covering the pathophysiology of aortic dissection\, equipping attendees with a deeper understanding of the condition’s causes and progression. Pre-hospital management discussions will outline best practices and protocols for identifying and treating suspected aortic dissection before hospital admission. \n\nPathophysiology of AD\nDiagnosing AAS in the community & ED\nManagement of AAS in the ED\nPOCUS\nPatient transfer\n\nAfternoon Sessions: Hands-On Learning\nThe afternoon will break into two distinct practical learning tracks\, designed to enhance hands-on skills through case-based learning and technical training. \nEmergency Case Studies & Simulation\nParticipants will engage in an interactive live simulation and emergency medicine case studies\, refining their diagnostic and treatment skills through interactive discussions and analysis of complex patient cases. \nAortic POCUS\nDesigned for emergency medicine trainees\, this session provides hands-on training in Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) techniques for identifying and assessing aortic conditions in acute settings. \nA Comprehensive Educational Experience\nThe event includes morning lectures and practical afternoon sessions. When booking\, attendees will select their preferred afternoon track\, while the morning session is automatically included. \nThis CPD-accredited event combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on training\, ensuring that healthcare professionals leave with both a strong academic foundation and practical skills crucial for effective aortic dissection diagnosis and management. \nJoin the waiting list. \nFull Programme\n  \n\n\n\n09.30\nRegistration\n\n\n10.00\nWelcome\nKirsty Lawie\, TADCT Volunteer\n\n\n10.25\nPathophysiology of Aortic Dissection\nGraham Cooper\, Consultant Cardiac Surgeon (retired)\, TADCT Trustee\n\n\n10.45\nPre Hospital Management of AD\nDonald McPhail\, Scottish Ambulance Service\n\n\n11.05\nDiagnosing AAS in the ED\nProf Matt Reed\, Professor of Emergency Medicine\, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary\n\n\n11.25\nRefreshments and Networking\n\n\n11.45\nPatient Transfer\nFrances McConaghie\, Consultant Cardiac Anaesthetist\, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary\n\n\n12.05\nDiagnosis\, What the Research Tells Us\nDavid Birrell\, University of Edinburgh\n\n\n12.25\nDiagnosis from a Survivor’s Perspective\nNick Betts\, Aortic Dissection Survivor Prof Matt Reed\, Professor of Emergency Medicine\, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary \n\n\n12.55\nWrap Up\n\n\n13.00\nLunch and Networking\n\n\n13.40\nBreakout Sessions 1 \n\nPOCUS\nInteractive Simulation Scenario 1\n\n\n\n\n15.00\nRefreshments and Networking\n\n\n15.30\nBreakout Sessions 2 \n\nPOCUS\nInteractive Simulation Scenario 2\n\n\n\n\n16.10\nFeedback and Close
URL:https://aorticdissectioncharitabletrust.org/event/scottish-aortic-dissection-education-event-2026/
LOCATION:Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons\, 232-242 St Vincent St\, Glasgow\, G2 5RJ
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Stand By Me: Bob Harris A Celebration of Life in Music
DESCRIPTION:Music legend and Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust Ambassador Bob Harris OBE will be celebrated across two special evenings at the Royal Albert Hall\, bringing together an extraordinary line-up of artists from across rock\, folk\, country and pop. \nStand By Me: Bob Harris A Celebration of Life in Music will celebrate Bob’s remarkable career and the friendships he has built during more than five decades at the heart of British music broadcasting. \nAs an Ambassador for the Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust\, Bob will also speak about his own experience of surviving an aortic dissection and his commitment to raising awareness of the condition. It will be a particularly special occasion for the charity\, with members of our team joining patients\, families and supporters in the audience to celebrate alongside Bob. \nArtists appearing across the two evenings include Roger Daltrey\, Paul Weller\, Robert Plant\, Rick Wakeman\, Carly Pearce\, Beth Nielsen Chapman\, Kate Rusby\, The Shires\, Albert Lee\, Joe Brown\, Seth Lakeman\, Elles Bailey and many more.
URL:https://aorticdissectioncharitabletrust.org/event/stand-by-me-bob-harris-a-celebration-of-life-in-music/
LOCATION:Royal Albert Hall\, South Kensington\, London\, SW7 2AP
CATEGORIES:Awareness
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SUMMARY:Aortic Nurses Symposium 2027
DESCRIPTION:Following the success of previous events\, the Aortic Nurses Symposium returns to Birmingham in 2027\, bringing together nurses and allied health professionals dedicated to improving care for patients with aortic dissection and related aortic conditions. \nThis year’s symposium will explore the latest developments in aortic nursing\, patient support and multidisciplinary care. It will also provide an update on the Aortic Clinic and Nurse Funding Programme\, which continues to support the development of specialist aortic clinics and dedicated aortic nurse roles across the UK and Ireland. \nThe Specialist Aortic Advanced Practitioner Community of Practice will also be an important part of the symposium. Established by the charity to connect and support nurses and allied professionals working in aortic care\, the community provides opportunities to share expertise\, develop best practice and strengthen specialist aortic care across the patient pathway. \nThe symposium will provide time to learn from colleagues\, share experiences and build connections with professionals working in aortic care across the UK and Ireland. \nThis free event is open to practising nurses and allied health professionals\, with travel bursaries available to support attendance. \nJoin the Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust in Birmingham to expand your knowledge\, connect with peers and contribute to the future of specialist aortic nursing care. \nRegistration details will be available soon.
URL:https://aorticdissectioncharitabletrust.org/event/aortic-nurses-symposium-2027/
LOCATION:The Studio Birmingham\, 7 Cannon Street\, Birmingham\, B2 5EP
CATEGORIES:Awareness,Education,Research
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