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Aortic surgery, complications and recovery – Clare Davis's story

Aortic surgery, complications and recovery – Clare Davis's story

Posted on 4th October 2026

Patient Clare Davis and aortic surgeon Mr Michael Sabatai share two perspectives on complex aortic...

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Acute Aortic Syndrome: when surgeons operate

Acute Aortic Syndrome: when surgeons operate

Posted on 1st October 2026

Consultant aortic surgeon Karen Booth explains how specialists make complex decisions about...

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Safe Transfers - Dr Alistair Hellewell explores the challenges of safely transferring Aortic Dissection patients to specialist care.

Safe Transfers - Dr Alistair Hellewell explores the challenges of safely transferring Aortic Dissection patients to specialist care.

Posted on 1st October 2026

When an Aortic Dissection patient needs specialist treatment elsewhere, getting them safely from...

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Aortic Dissection beginnings – a patient and surgeon narrative

Aortic Dissection beginnings – a patient and surgeon narrative

Posted on 1st October 2026

Simon Gawthorne and his surgeon, Mr Amit Modi, share the remarkable story of Simon's acute Type A...

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Upcoming Events

The Vascular Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2026

The Vascular Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2026

Date: 25th November 2026
Location: Liverpool Experience Campus

The Vascular Society’s Annual Scientific Meeting takes place in Liverpool from 25–27 November 2026,...

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HTDI 2026, Milano

HTDI 2026, Milano

Date: 16th December 2026
Location: San Raffaele Congress Center, 20132 Milano, Italy.

THINK AORTA Global and THINK AORTA UK head to Milan for HTDI 2026, joining a European round table...

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The 29th Annual Trauma Care Conference 2027

The 29th Annual Trauma Care Conference 2027

Date: 8th March 2027
Location: Yarnfield Park Training & Conference Centre

Trauma Care’s annual conference brings together professionals involved in emergency care to share...

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2027 Annual Garden Party

2027 Annual Garden Party

Date: 26th June 2027
Location: Warwick, UK

Join us for our annual Buddy Garden Party, hosted by Anne in Warwick. It’s a chance for people...

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Latest Patient Stories

Aortic surgery, complications and recovery – Clare Davis's story

Aortic surgery, complications and recovery – Clare Davis's story

Posted on 4th October 2026

Patient Clare Davis and aortic surgeon Mr Michael Sabatai share two perspectives on complex aortic...

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Aortic Dissection beginnings – a patient and surgeon narrative

Aortic Dissection beginnings – a patient and surgeon narrative

Posted on 1st October 2026

Simon Gawthorne and his surgeon, Mr Amit Modi, share the remarkable story of Simon's acute Type A...

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Me and my Type B – an Aortic Dissection patient story

Me and my Type B – an Aortic Dissection patient story

Posted on 30th September 2026

Rachel Martin joins fellow Type B patient Simon Jones for a candid conversation about living with...

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TIME Magazine Turns to The Patient Voice Following Global News Story

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...

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Quick Links

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

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

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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