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

Climbing Scafell Pike in Memory of Tony

Posted on 1st September 2026

A fundraising team will take on the challenge of climbing Scafell Pike in memory of Tony Bennett,...

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...

South of England Regional Aortic Dissection Education Day 2026

Posted on 8th July 2026

This year’s South of England Regional Aortic Dissection Education Day, held in Bournemouth on 3...

Essay: The Psychological Impact of Surviving an Aortic Dissection - by Deirdre Clinch (ADA, Ireland)

Posted on 5th July 2026

Surviving an aortic dissection is about far more than physical recovery. In this thoughtful...

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Upcoming Events

Global Aorta Symposium 2026

Date: 9th September 2026
Location: Online

This symposium exists because the next advance in aortic care will not be one device, one scan, or...

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...

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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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Climbing Scafell Pike in Memory of Tony

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

Climbing Scafell Pike in Memory of Tony

TIME Magazine Turns to The Patient Voice Following Global News Story

South of England Regional Aortic Dissection Education Day 2026

Essay: The Psychological Impact of Surviving an Aortic Dissection - by Deirdre Clinch (ADA, Ireland)

Upcoming Events

Global Aorta Symposium 2026

Aortic Dissection Awareness - Annual Patient Event 2026

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.