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 Dissection News
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.
Aortic Dissection Awareness Day 2025
This September brought major advances in research, patient support, clinical education, and community led awareness.
Announcing the 2025 Research Grants Awards
The 2025 research grants fund two groundbreaking projects focused on predicting those at risk of aortic dissection and enabling faster diagnosis.
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.
Aortic Dissection Podcast
A new video podcast series from the Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust shares expert insights and real patient stories to support those affected by the condition.
Turning Awareness into Action
David Burgess’s sudden death from aortic dissection highlights the urgent need for awareness, early diagnosis, and dedicated support for families.
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.
Placing PPI at the Centre of Aortic Dissection Research
This pioneering project put patient voices at the centre of research into life after aortic dissection, with a focus on sex-specific outcomes and recovery.
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.
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