AortaEd any time, any place

FOAMed online resource for healthcare professionals interested in aortic dissection.

Get ready to master aortic dissection

This online educational platform is the go-to resource for healthcare professionals interested in expanding their knowledge and skills in this crucial area.

Offering high-quality and engaging content, TADCT’s free eLearning resources have been designed by specialist subject matter experts specifically for medical staff across all disciplines from first responders, paramedics, emergency medicine, surgery, geneticists and more.

TADCT is committed to promoting open, free-access e-learning for medical professionals in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the wider international medical community.

You can access resources relevant to your discipline, or dip in and out of topics that interest you. We actively encourage the re-use of our learning resources for medical education purposes.

Expert information

Drawing on their expertise and extensive experience, aortic medical specialists have teamed up with the charity to create these resources which cover the full spectrum of healthcare needs – from identifying symptoms to providing diagnosis advice, therapeutic options and informed prognoses.

 

Structured learning

This platform is the perfect hub for professionals looking to expand their knowledge of aortic dissection. These resources provide interactive and complex sessions, medical case studies, informative blogs and podcasts – all designed to increase one’s understanding.

More resources are in production and are due to be released very soon.

If you have an idea that would contribute quality content, we’d love to hear from you – let’s collaborate!

Subject matter experts include:

Dr Luke Flower POCUS for Aortic Dissection

Dr Luke Flower

Honorary Clinical Research Fellow

Dr Stephen Shepherd aortic dissection education

Dr Stephen Shepherd

Consultant in Anaesthesia

Lars Nölke Clinical Director head of cardiothoracic surgery

Prof Lars Nölke

Cardiothoracic Clinical Director

Mr Prakash Madhavan – Consultant Vascular Surgeon

Prakash Madhavan

Consultant Vascular Surgeon

Alex Nicolson Paramedic Operations Officer

Alex Nicolson

Paramedic Operations Officer

Dr Victoria McKay Consultant General & Cardiovascular Clinical Geneticist

Dr Victoria McKay

Cardiovascular Clinical Geneticist

plus more…

Conor McClelland Paramedic Training Officer

Conor McClelland

Paramedic Training Officer

Dr Bejal Pandya Aortic lifestyle advice

Dr Bejal Pandya

Cardiology Clinical Director

Dr Jacob F. de Wolff, consultant acute physician

Dr Jacob F. de Wolff

Consultant Acute Physician

Prof James Meaney Consultant Radiologist

Prof James Meaney

Consultant Radiologist

Graham Cooper Consultant Cardiac Surgeon

Graham Cooper

Consultant Cardiac Surgeon

Laura Morris advanced clinical practitioner

Laura Morris

Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Mr Vincent Young – Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Vincent Young

Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon

 Dr Victoria Meighan Consultant in Emergency Medicine

Dr Victoria Meighan

Consultant in Emergency Medicine

Prof Aung Oo Consultant Aortic Surgeon

Prof Aung Oo

Consultant Cardiac and Aortic Surgeon

AortaEd Resources

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A healthcare professional resource image titled "Field Guide for Primary Care," featuring a smiling doctor sitting at a desk with a stethoscope around his neck. The image promotes the Field Guide for Primary Care, created in partnership with The Primary Care Cardiovascular Society (PCCS), aimed at supporting healthcare professionals in managing aortic dissection patients in primary care settings. The guide provides practical advice and resources for improving patient outcomes.

Aortic Dissection Field Guide for Primary Care

Developed in partnership with The Primary Care Cardiovascular Society

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The image shows a group of medical professionals, including a doctor, engaged in a hands-on surgical procedure. They are wearing protective aprons and gloves, working on a surgical model. The symposium is in partnership with The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and supported by Artivion, focusing on improving diagnosis and treatment of aortic dissection. The image highlights the practical training and education provided at the event.

Irish Aortic Dissection Symposium

Developed in partnership with The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

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Anaesthesia for Aortic Dissection

Anaesthesia for Aortic Dissection

Dr Stephen Shepherd Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine

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Point of Care Ultrasound POCUS for Aortic Dissection

Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Aortic Dissection

Dr Luke Flower Anaesthetic Trainee & Honorary Clinical Research Fellow

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The image features a confident female physician in blue scrubs with a stethoscope around her neck, standing in a clinical setting. The resource is designed to provide critical guidance on diagnosing and treating acute aortic dissection in emergency and acute care settings.

Acute Aortic Dissection for Physicians

Laura Morris tACP Acute Med, Dr Jacob F. de Wolff Consultant Acute Med

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A healthcare professional resource image titled "Aortic Dissection for Pre-hospital," featuring the back of a paramedic wearing a high-visibility jacket with "PARAMEDIC" written in bold green letters. The resource is designed to provide guidance on managing aortic dissection in pre-hospital settings. It is created in collaboration with The College of Paramedics, West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust, and East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust, emphasising the importance of early recognition and treatment of aortic dissection by emergency medical services.

Aortic Dissection for Pre-hospital

The College of Paramedics, West & East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

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Advanced Perfusion Strategies in Complex Aortic Care

Advanced Perfusion Strategies in Complex Aortic Care

Advanced perfusion strategies for complex aortic care, focusing on surgical techniques and patient management in aortic dissection cases.

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