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It's a Movement for Movement

It's a #MovementforMovement ! Movement matters—more than you might think. 💙 🤔Did you know that𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝗱 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝟭.𝟵𝟱 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲? That’s not about running marathons or crushing intense workouts. It’s about showing up for your body, one step, stretch, or dance move at a time. ❤️At 𝘼𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙃𝙤𝙥𝙚, we believe movement looks different for everyone. Whether it’s a walk around the block, gentle s

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1 day ago

It's Heart Health Awareness Month!

❤️ It’s Heart Health Month — let’s wear our hearts LOUD. ❤️ This February, rocking red swag from Aortic Hope isn’t just a fashion statement—it’s a 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲-𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿. Aortic disease often strikes without warning, and too many people don’t know the signs until it’s critical. ❤️Awareness matters. Visibility matters. 𝗬𝗢𝗨 matter. When you wear red, you help: 🔴 Spark conversations about aortic disease 🔴 Honor survivors and remember t

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2 days ago

It's National Heart Health Month

♥️For more than a decade, Aortic Hope has been built by those who live this life—providing accurate, trustworthy information about the entire aorta, not just a moment or a diagnosis. ♥️Our board of 9 and more than 30 from across the country and including Canada, dedicated volunteers aren’t speaking from theory. Each has personally experienced an aortic dissection, aneurysm, or aortic valve disease. This isn’t just our mission—it’s our lived reality. ♥️Your voices being lifted

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2 days ago

It's Topic Tuesday - What is an Aortic Aneurysm?

Picture from Heart Foundation - NZ ❤️ Understanding Aortic Aneurysms An aortic aneurysm occurs when a section of the aorta —the main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body—becomes weakened and begins to bulge or stretch . Over time, this bulge can grow larger and, in severe cases, may rupture, which is a life-threatening emergency. 📍 Types of Aortic Aneurysms There are two main types, based on where they occur: • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA):

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