Supporting you on your aortic dissection journey
A free online resource for people with, or at risk of aortic dissection and their families.
Made for you
These resources have been made specifically for patients and their families, with all medical jargon explained. Making this clear for those newly diagnosed as well as those looking for specific advice.
Learn about subjects relevant to your treatment, or dip in and out of topics that interest you.
Trusted information
These resources have been created by patients and their families, in partnership with trained medical professionals, often leaders in their field. These experts share their knowledge on everything you need to know – from symptoms and diagnosis, to treatments and the future.
Supporting you on your aortic dissection journey
A free online resource for people with, or at risk of aortic dissection and their families.
Made for you
These resources have been made specifically for patients and their families, with all medical jargon explained. Making this clear for those newly diagnosed as well as those looking for specific advice.
Learn about subjects relevant to your treatment, or dip in and out of topics that interest you.
Trusted information
These resources have been created by patients and their families, in partnership with trained medical professionals, often leaders in their field. These experts share their knowledge on everything you need to know – from symptoms and diagnosis, treatments and the future.
Resources include:
Genetic testing for aortic dissection
Genetics testing expert presentation and advice by Dr Victoria McKay followed by question-and-answers often asked by aortic patients and their families.
Living with aortic dissection
Bob Harris Aortic patients chat candidly about how the condition has impacted them and their families. Along with medical advice from Dr Bejal Pandya of Barts Heart Centre London.
Frequently Asked Questions
Living with aortic dissection can be overwhelming, but we’ve got your back! Read the FAQ section for answers to the most commonly asked questions by aortic dissection patients.
Hear from patients
Patients share their perspectives and experiences of life with AD, the treatments and procedures they’ve faced and ask the questions they have always wanted answering.
Thank you so much. I very much see this as part of the healing process!
Thank you. It’s good to know there’s people out there fighting for us!
Living with Aortic Dissection
Field guide for Primary Care
In Collaboration With
The Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust
Registered charity in the UK No. 1191420
Registered charity in Scotland No. SC051517
PO Box 812, Hope Valley, Chesterfield S40 9QY
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This website and its content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 International License.
The information and materials on this site are for general information purposes only. This site is not designed to provide individual medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have any concerns, please speak to your GP. If you believe you have a medical emergency, call 999 immediately.
The information and materials on this site are for general information purposes only. This site is not designed to provide individual medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have any concerns, please speak to your GP. If you believe you have a medical emergency, call 999 immediately.
The Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust
Registered charity in the UK No. 1191420
Registered charity in Scotland No. SC051517
PO Box 812, Hope Valley, Chesterfield S40 9QY
©
2023
All Rights Reserved
This website and its content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 International License.