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Annual Patient Day 2026 in Birmingham

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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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Latest News

Help make aortic research clearer for patients

Help make aortic research clearer for patients

Posted on 24th September 2026

The European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) has approached Aortic Dissection Awareness UK...

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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

Posted on 18th September 2026

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

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Episode 4 - THINK AORTA Podcast now live

Episode 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...

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2026 Annual Patient Event Programme released

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...

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Aortic Dissection Awareness - Annual Patient Event 2027

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

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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Mark's aortic dissection patient story

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...

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

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...

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Stuart's aortic dissection patient story

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

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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