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

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

Posted on 5 July 2026 by Deirdre Clinch

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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

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

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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Sunshine, Smiles and Shared Stories at our 2026 Annual Garden Party

Sunshine, Smiles and Shared Stories at our 2026 Annual Garden Party

Posted on 29th June 2026

On Saturday, members of the Aortic Dissection Awareness UK & Ireland community came together...

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Welcome to Belgium - the latest country to join the THINK AORTA Campaign

Welcome to Belgium - the latest country to join the THINK AORTA Campaign

Posted on 17th June 2026

Aortic Dissection Awareness UK & Ireland is delighted to announce that Belgium has become the...

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Walking for Awareness: April and Laura Take on the Aberdeen Kiltwalk

Walking for Awareness: April and Laura Take on the Aberdeen Kiltwalk

Posted on 9th June 2026

On Sunday 7 June, April Fraser and her friend Laura Calder laced up their walking shoes, pulled on...

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Aortic Dissection Awareness - Annual Patient Event 2026

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

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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From Star Wars to Cardiac Wards - Kari's patient Story

From Star Wars to Cardiac Wards - Kari's patient Story

Posted on 29th January 2026

April 27th 2019 was due to be a fun, busy and exciting day. It was a concert day - performing music...

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