The aorta  is the largest artery in the human body and the main vessel responsible for delivering oxygen-rich blood from the heart to every organ . Every heartbeat pushes blood into the aorta under high pressure, making its structure and health absolutely critical for survival. Because it handles such force, the aorta is built with thick, elastic walls  that allow it to stretch with each heartbeat and recoil to keep blood moving forward smoothly. Authors/Task Force Members, C

✨ New year. Same body. Still worthy of movement. ✨ As we step into a new year, let’s remind ourselves of something powerful: Your body doesn’t need to change to deserve care, respect, or movement. Movement doesn’t have to look a certain way. It doesn’t have to be fast, intense, or impressive. And it definitely doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. Maybe it’s 🐢 slow and steady 🕺 joyful and expressive 😴 intentional rest and recovery 🚶‍♀️ gentle, consistent progress Whate

Let's start 2026 off right!!! 🎊 ❓ Would you like to help promote Aortic Hope and direct others to our community? Ever wonder how you could do so? 👉 We have just the thing for you.... Our Aortic Hope 𝑷𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑷𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔. ❤️ These can be displayed in the exam rooms of doctor's offices, your local gym or even your work. These posters will offer an easy way for new Aortic Disease patients and their caregivers to learn about Aortic Hope, start receiv

IT'S TIME TO SHINE! 🌟 We're revving up the engines for the Saturday Survivor Series and "Where Are They Now?" - a dynamic duo of storytelling events that's all about YOU! 🤩 *Two Ways to Share Your Story:* 1️⃣ *Saturday Survivor Series*: Share your journey with Aortic disease from a patient or caregiver perspective. Your story can be a live event on the AHTV YouTube channel, a recorded video, or a written story. 🌟 2️⃣ *Where Are They Now?*: Past storytellers, it's time to u