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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 by The Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Vascular Society and The Intensive Care Society. It is the essential resource for navigating life after Aortic Dissection.

Aortic Dissection: The Patient Guide provides all of the information that you, your family and carers need to know after experiencing an aortic dissection.

You can get a copy of Aortic Dissection: The Patient Guide as follows:

  • If you are a recent Aortic Dissection patient, you should be given a printed copy by your Aortic centre before you leave hospital.
  • You can also download the PDF version by clicking the button below. No sign-up required and we don't ask for your e-mail address.
  • If you are not a recent Aortic Dissection patient and you would like a paper copy, please contact us.

Clinicians who treat Aortic Dissection patients can order a free stock of Aortic Dissection Patient Guides at any time using this form

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Aortic Dissection: The Patient Guide