Aortic Dissection Awareness UK & Ireland

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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...

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...

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...

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...

Latest News

A Day of Learning, Sharing and Connection at our Annual Patient Day event in Birmingham

Posted on 18th September 2026

Patients, families and healthcare professionals came together in Birmingham today for the Aortic...

Episide 4 - THINK AORTA Podcast now live

Posted on 17th September 2026

The latest in our series of thought-provoking and insightful podcasts featuring patients, their...

2026 Annual Patient Event Programme released

Posted on 16th September 2026

Ahead of the 2026 Annual Patient Event to be held in Birmingham this week, our team has released...

Help Researchers Understand Post-Aortic Dissection Care Across the UK & Ireland

Posted on 11th September 2026

Aortic Dissection Awareness UK & Ireland is supporting researchers at the University of...

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Upcoming Events

Aortic Dissection Awareness - Annual Patient Event 2026

Date: 18th September 2026
Location: The Studios, 7 Cannon Street, Birmingham B2 5EP

Aortic Dissection Awareness – Annual Patient Event 2026 is a unique opportunity to learn, share and...

Aortic Dissection Awareness - Annual Patient Event 2027

Date: 17th September 2027
Location: Norwich

Our hugely successful annual patient event will be held on 17th September 2027 in Norwich. More...

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Latest Patient Stories

TIME Magazine Turns to The Patient Voice Following Global News Story

Posted on 14th July 2026

Following international media coverage of Senator Lindsey Graham's death, TIME magazine approached...

Mark's aortic dissection patient story

Posted on 16th February 2026

West Yorkshire based Mark felt a 'sudden tearing pain' while climbing a ladder. His story...

An extra special valentines celebration for Aortic Dissection Awareness UK & Ireland member Emma.

Posted on 14th February 2026

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital published a story this week focused on Emma, an aortic...

Stuart's aortic dissection patient story

Posted on 12th February 2026

Heading towards his 70th birthday Stuart was getting through Covid lockdowns as best he could. He...

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A Day of Learning, Sharing and Connection at our Annual Patient Day event in Birmingham

Quick Links

Aortic Dissection: The Patient Guide

Aortic Dissection Patient Support

Aortic Dissection Clinical Guidelines

Aortic Dissection Family Screening: The DECIDE-TAD Programme

Latest News

A Day of Learning, Sharing and Connection at our Annual Patient Day event in Birmingham

Episide 4 - THINK AORTA Podcast now live

2026 Annual Patient Event Programme released

Help Researchers Understand Post-Aortic Dissection Care Across the UK & Ireland

Upcoming Events

Aortic Dissection Awareness - Annual Patient Event 2026

Aortic Dissection Awareness - Annual Patient Event 2027

Latest Patient Stories

TIME Magazine Turns to The Patient Voice Following Global News Story

Mark's aortic dissection patient story

An extra special valentines celebration for Aortic Dissection Awareness UK & Ireland member Emma.

Stuart's aortic dissection patient story

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