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Explore talks, podcasts, patient stories and films from across the Aortic Dissection community. Hear directly from patients, families and healthcare professionals as they share their experiences, expertise and practical advice about diagnosis, treatment, recovery and life after Aortic Dissection.

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Acute Aortic Syndrome: when surgeons operate

Acute Aortic Syndrome: when surgeons operate

Posted on 1st October 2026 by Simon Jones

Consultant aortic surgeon Karen Booth explains how specialists make complex decisions about operating on acute aortic syndromes, exploring surgical...

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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 by Simon Jones

When an Aortic Dissection patient needs specialist treatment elsewhere, getting them safely from one hospital to another can be a critical part of...

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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 by Simon Jones

Simon Gawthorne and his surgeon, Mr Amit Modi, share the remarkable story of Simon's acute Type A Aortic Dissection — from its unexpected discovery...

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Looking Ahead – From Birmingham 2026 to Norwich 2027

Looking Ahead – From Birmingham 2026 to Norwich 2027

Posted on 30th September 2026 by Simon Jones

Our 2026 Annual Patient Event draws to a close with thanks to our Birmingham hosts, recognition of the clinicians who support our community and the...

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Better Aftercare – What Should Aortic Dissection Patients Expect?

Better Aftercare – What Should Aortic Dissection Patients Expect?

Posted on 30th September 2026 by Simon Jones

What should happen after the immediate, life-saving treatment for Aortic Dissection is over? Professor Robert Sneyd combines his experience as a...

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Watch the highlights from our 2026 Annual Patient Event

Watch the highlights from our 2026 Annual Patient Event

Posted on 30th September 2026 by Simon Jones

Patients, families, clinicians and supporters came together in Birmingham for our 2026 Annual Patient Event. Watch our six-minute film capturing some...

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What benefits and financial support are available after Aortic Dissection?

What benefits and financial support are available after Aortic Dissection?

Posted on 30th September 2026 by Simon Jones

Type B Aortic Dissection patient Sarah Nuttman provides a practical introduction to benefits, workplace support and other financial help that may be...

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The Virtual Ward – using technology to support Aortic Dissection patients at home

The Virtual Ward – using technology to support Aortic Dissection patients at home

Posted on 30th September 2026 by Simon Jones

Dr Tara Mastracci explores how Barts Heart Centre is using remote monitoring to support people after Aortic Dissection — helping patients manage...

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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 by Simon Jones

Rachel Martin joins fellow Type B patient Simon Jones for a candid conversation about living with Loeys-Dietz syndrome, experiencing an Aortic...

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From heart to toe – your aorta explained

From heart to toe – your aorta explained

Posted on 30th September 2026 by Simon Jones

Aortic Nurse Emma Hope takes us on an accessible journey through the aorta — what it is, how it works, the different parts of the aorta and some of...

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Watch the highlights from our 2026 Annual Awareness Day Patient event

Watch the highlights from our 2026 Annual Awareness Day Patient event

Posted on 29th September 2026 by Simon Jones

Watch highlights from our 2026 Annual Patient Day in Birmingham, held to coincide with Global Aortic Dissection Awareness Day. Our new six-minute and...

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Episode 4 - THINK AORTA Podcast now live

Episode 4 - THINK AORTA Podcast now live

Posted on 17th September 2026 by Simon Jones

The latest in our series of thought-provoking and insightful podcasts featuring patients, their families and supporters, alongside members of the...

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Chair Anne Cotton takes a look back at the past year, 2025.

Chair Anne Cotton takes a look back at the past year, 2025.

Posted on 30th December 2025 by Simon Jones

Aortic Dissection Awareness UK & Ireland's chair,  Anne Cotton takes a short look back at the patient charity highlights over the last year...

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'Pilgrim of the Tides' film now available on YouTube

'Pilgrim of the Tides' film now available on YouTube

Posted on 21st May 2025 by Gareth Owens

We're delighted to announce that 'Pilgrim of the Tides' - a short documentary film by Nigel Morgan about Mike Lambert's epic solo kayak...

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