Leading experts, patients and families gathered at Liverpool Aortic Week to share knowledge, strengthen partnerships and advance care for aortic disease.
Aortic Dissection News
Why Knowing Your Family History Matters
Rachel’s interview on BBC Tees highlights the life saving importance of understanding inherited risk and speaking up about family history of aortic disease.
Celebrating Professor Colin Bicknell’s Work
An inspiring evening celebrating collaboration, patient voices and the growing impact of research in improving outcomes for people affected by aortic dissection.
What a Month of Marathons
A powerful month of running saw supporters honour loved ones, raise awareness of aortic dissection, and fund vital patient support and research.
Is sleep the missing piece of recovery after aortic dissection?
Sleep disturbance affects most survivors of aortic dissection, yet it remains an overlooked part of recovery that can significantly impact quality of life.
Cycling from France to Japan for Aortic Dissection
A 20,000km, nine-month cycling journey from Chamonix to Tokyo is underway, raising vital awareness of aortic dissection after a devastating family loss.
Why Priority Setting Matters for Aortic Dissection Research
The Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust opened the initial consultation for the first dedicated James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership for aortic dissection at the SCTS meeting in Belfast.
Syndromic Causes of Aortopathy and Aortic Dissection
Syndromic causes of aortopathy and aortic dissection, exploring key insights from a recent clinical webinar and new research on exercise in Marfan syndrome.
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.
Aortic Tissue Biobank Powering Aortic Research
A global aortic tissue biobank designed to accelerate research and improve outcomes for people at risk of life threatening aortic disease.
Women are Underdiagnosed, Underrepresented and Undertreated
Help shape the future of women’s cardiovascular health by sharing your experiences in a national research survey.
In Memory of Jim Wallace, Lord Wallace of Tankerness
A tribute to Jim Wallace, whose experience of aortic dissection led him to become a committed advocate for improved awareness, diagnosis and care across Scotland.
Prioritising Safety and Learning in the NHS
Policy reform and patient advocacy are uniting to reduce harm, improve safety and transform care for aortic dissection in the NHS.
A Message of Hope and Remembrance
A message of remembrance, support and hope for all those affected by aortic dissection.
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.
Trustee Awarded Honorary Doctorate
Pauline Latham OBE HonDUniv has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate for her tireless work in public service and aortic dissection advocacy.
Making Patient Voices Count
The charity is working with patients and partner organisations across the UK and Ireland to improve long-term recovery and support after aortic dissection.
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.
Judge Jules Plays a Night for Zac
A powerful tribute night raising urgent awareness of aortic dissection, inspired by Zac’s story and the fight to save lives through early diagnosis.
Improving Early Diagnosis of Complex Chest Pain
Better equipping clinicians to diagnose and manage life-threatening chest pain presentations in emergency care.
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