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Improving Transfers in Acute Type-A Dissection

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Aortic Dissection: The Patient Guide

Aortic Dissection: The Patient Guide

What should I do after an Aortic Dissection? Aortic Dissection: The Patient Guide is a free handbook written by patients, for patients and endorsed...

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Aortic Dissection Patient Support

Aortic Dissection Patient Support

Our most important charitable activity is supporting patients and families affected by Aortic Dissection. You are not alone. Whatever you're...

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Aortic Dissection Clinical Guidelines

Aortic Dissection Clinical Guidelines

We have brought together on this page the latest national and international Aortic Dissection clinical guidelines, for ease of reference by all...

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Aortic Dissection Family Screening: The DECIDE-TAD Programme

Aortic Dissection Family Screening: The DECIDE-TAD Programme

DECIDE-TAD is our NIHR-funded strategic research partnership with the University of Leicester, looking at preventing Aortic Dissection through the...

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THINK AORTA Brings Patient Perspective to medical students at Glasgow University

THINK AORTA Brings Patient Perspective to medical students at Glasgow University

Posted on 24th November 2025

On 15th November 2025, Aortic Dissection Awareness UK & Ireland was invited to make a THINK...

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Perfusion Students Learn About Aortic Dissection

Perfusion Students Learn About Aortic Dissection

Posted on 17th November 2025

Our Chair, Anne Cotton, visited Bristol University to share her aortic dissection patient journey...

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Improving Time-Critical Transfers in Acute Type-A Aortic Dissection: Insights from a UK Audit

Improving Time-Critical Transfers in Acute Type-A Aortic Dissection: Insights from a UK Audit

Posted on 30th October 2025

Acute Type-A aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition demanding rapid diagnosis and...

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Aortic Dissection Awareness UK & Ireland to Exhibit at the Vascular Societies’ Annual Scientific Meeting 2025

Aortic Dissection Awareness UK & Ireland to Exhibit at the Vascular Societies’ Annual Scientific Meeting 2025

Posted on 23rd October 2025

The Patient Charity has secured an exhibition space at the upcoming Vascular Societies’ Annual...

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THINK AORTA Brings Patient Perspective to medical students at Glasgow University

THINK AORTA Brings Patient Perspective to medical students at Glasgow University

Posted on 24th November 2025

On 15th November 2025, Aortic Dissection Awareness UK & Ireland was invited to make a THINK...

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Prof Mark Redmond hosts hugely successful 4th Aortic Dissection Awareness Day Ireland

Prof Mark Redmond hosts hugely successful 4th Aortic Dissection Awareness Day Ireland

Posted on 20th October 2025

Preparations for Aortic Dissection Awareness Day Ireland 2025 kicked off back in March 2024, with...

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Elizabeth's aortic dissection patient story

Elizabeth's aortic dissection patient story

Posted on 1st June 2025

Elizabeth Ganly, 77 recalls her first heart-related symptom and the experience that followed.

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Rachel's Type B aortic dissection patient story

Rachel's Type B aortic dissection patient story

Posted on 26th May 2025

Rachel Linford from Preston, Lancashire was 30 when she suffered an acute Type B aortic dissection.

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Aortic Dissection Awareness UK & Ireland is the national patient charity for Aortic Dissection.

We are the voice of Aortic Dissection patients.

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