#ASAP — Awareness Saves Aortas Period. Created by Aortic Hope, #ASAP was born from one simple but powerful belief: awareness can save lives. By educating patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals about aortic disease, we can help encourage earlier recognition, faster action, and better outcomes. Join us in spreading awareness because every conversation matters. Like and Share our posts, a simple act that can help save many #ASAP #AwarenessSavesAortasPeriod

We are incredibly honored and grateful to share that an article has been written for Rare Revolution Magazine, featuring our Founder and Chair of the Board, Carin Andersen, as she courageously highlights her personal journey with aortic disease and the mission behind both Think Aorta US and Aortic Hope. What began as a life-changing diagnosis became a purpose-driven commitment to ensure that no patient, survivor, caregiver, or family walks this path alone. Through advocacy,

🫀 Meet the Specialists Behind the Images: Diagnostic Radiologists 🫀 When living with aortic disease, there is an important member of your healthcare team you may never meet face-to-face — but whose expertise plays a critical role in your care: the Diagnostic Radiologist. 💙 Diagnostic radiologists are medical doctors (MD or DO) who complete years of specialized training to interpret medical imaging and help detect, diagnose, and monitor disease. For the aortic community, th

💙Join us for Therapeutic Thursday, hosted by community member, survivor, and therapist John Quick. This week's guest is Nicky Jansen. To watch on AHTV, Aortic Hope's YouTube channel, click HERE. ❤️If you’re ready to share your experience and help others on this journey, we would be honored to feature you. SIGN UP HERE. 💕Because healing happens when we talk about it. "In 2006, I suffered an aortic dissection (Type A). Lifesaving OHS replaced my aortic valve and my aorta was

Today we want to summarize how to ACE Your Healthcare Journey: It’s About Balance, Not Battle ✨🫀 Your healthcare journey shouldn’t feel like a power struggle — it should feel like a partnership. 💙 ACE = Advocate. Communicate. Educate. These three steps help you take an active, confident role in your care while working with your healthcare team — not against them. 🅰️ Advocate for your needs 🅲 Communicate openly and honestly 🅴 Educate yourself and share your full story 💡

This month we are teaching you how to ACE Your Healthcare Journey and today's focus is E for EDUCATE ✨🫀 Education is empowerment — and it’s a vital part of taking control of your aortic journey. 💙 Educate = understanding your condition, your care, and your whole story. Here’s how to stay informed and empowered: 📚 Learn about your diagnosis, treatments, and medications 🧬 Know your family history (#ThinkAortaThinkFamily) 💬 Share both your physical and emotional experiences

💙Join us for Therapeutic Thursday, hosted by community member, survivor, and therapist John Quick. This week's guest is Molly Thomas, an Aortic Hope Board Member and Social Media Director. To watch on AHTV, Aortic Hope's YouTube channel, click HERE. ❤️If you’re ready to share your experience and help others on this journey, we would be honored to feature you. SIGN UP HERE. 💕Because healing happens when we talk about it. "In 2006, I suffered an aortic dissection (Type A). L

This month we are focusing on how to ACE Your Healthcare Journey and today;s focus is C for COMMUNICATE ✨🫀 Communication is the bridge between confusion and clarity — and it’s a key part of taking control of your healthcare journey. 💙 Communicate = staying connected, asking questions, and speaking up. Here’s how to strengthen your communication: 💬 Share your symptoms clearly — even the small changes 📱 Use patient portals, calls, or emails to stay in touch ❓ Ask questions

🧠🫀 Mental Health Awareness Month: Knowledge Can Ease the Weight 🫀🧠 When you’re living with aortic disease, the mental and emotional toll can feel just as heavy as the physical side. The unknowns, the questions, the “what ifs” — it’s a lot. 💙 One simple way to ease that stress? 📖 Download one of Aortic Hope’s Patient Guides. Our guides — 𝗔𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 and 𝗔𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲—

Think Aorta Think Family Aortic Dissections are rare but Aortic Disease is more common than you think. Talk to your family about the family medical history. When in doubt, check it out. No matter how you say it or rephrase it, two simple words are saving so many lives. THINK AORTA! #AorticHope #AorticDiseaseAwareness #AortaEd #ASAP

This month we are focusing our attention on helping you ACE Your Healthcare Journey and today is about ADVOCATING. 🫀✨ ACE Your Healthcare Journey: A is for ADVOCATE ✨🫀 Advocating for yourself isn’t always easy — but it’s one of the most powerful things you can do on your aortic journey. 💙 Advocate = taking an active role in your care. Here’s how you can start: 📝 Keep copies of your records, scans, and test results ❓ Write down questions before appointments 👥 Bring a trus

🫀💙 Looking for a meaningful way to ease the emotional toll of aortic disease? 💙🫀 One powerful step is helping others feel less alone — and you can do that with our FREE Patient Awareness Posters. https://forms.office.com/r/WqrXNG3cAw 📦 Each pack includes 10 posters 📍 Displayed in exam rooms across the country 📱 Provides easy access to support groups & patient guides These posters don’t just share information — they create connection, spark conversations, and help patie

🩺💙 Happy National Nurse Appreciation Day! 💙🩺 Today, Aortic Hope proudly celebrates the incredible nurses who stand beside our community every step of the way. From the very first moments of diagnosis to surgery, recovery, and lifelong management, nurses are often the steady, compassionate presence patients and caregivers rely on most. You are the ones who listen, comfort, educate, advocate, and act — often all at once. 🫀In the aortic community, your role is especially vi

🧠🫀 May is National Mental Health Month 🫀🧠 At Aortic Hope, we recognize that aortic disease doesn’t just affect the body — it can deeply impact your mental and emotional well-being too. 💙 Experiences like diagnosis, surgery, and recovery can bring on anxiety, fear, or even PTSD. And in our community, those feelings are more common than many realize — and just as important to address as physical health. That’s why we’re sharing this important conversation from AHTV 🎥 feat

🚗💜 Show Your Support Wherever You Go! 💜🚗 At Aortic Hope, awareness doesn’t stop at events — it travels with you! Our Aortic Hope Car Magnets are a simple, powerful way to spark conversations, honor survivors, remember loved ones, and spread life-saving awareness about aortic disease everywhere you drive. ✨ For just a $10 donation, you can: • Turn your car into a moving message of hope • Help raise awareness about aortic dissection & aneurysm • Support Aortic Hope’s educat

💙Join us for Therapeutic Thursday, hosted by community member, survivor, and therapist John Quick. First Therapeutic Thursday, May 21 at 12p ET with guest Molly Thomas. To watch, click HERE. We’re inviting 𝗬𝗢𝗨 to be a guest on our pre-recorded series and share how aortic disease — whether an aneurysm, valve disease, or dissection — has impacted you mentally and emotionally. ✨𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹. ✨𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼

📚🫀𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲!🫀📚 Today we celebrate the power of stories — and in our community, those stories are more than words… they are strength, survival, and hope. 💙 Many of our incredible community members have turned their journeys into meaningful works of inspiration — sharing their experiences to educate, comfort, and uplift others. 📖 From personal stories… 📖 To contributions in 𝗔𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗧𝗵

🫀✨ Relaxation Is Not a Luxury — It’s Part of Your Care ✨🫀 Living with aortic disease can bring stress, anxiety, and constant “what if” thoughts. But here’s something we want you to remember: relaxation is essential. 💙 Managing stress helps support healthy blood pressure, eases tension in the body, and gives your mind a much-needed break. It’s not about doing nothing — it’s about healing intentionally. That’s why we’re excited to share relaxation techniques from Katie Mor

🫀💙 Every Dollar Makes a Difference 💙🫀 At Aortic Hope, there’s something truly special about every donation — no matter the size. Because here’s the truth: it’s not about the amount… it’s about the impact. ✨ Whether it’s $1, $5, or more, every dollar helps us continue to: 📚 Provide life-saving education 💬 Offer support groups for patients & caregivers 🎥 Host free events and programs 🎁 Send care packages to those facing surgery 🤝 Build a community that truly understand

💖Therapeutic Thursday — 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀💖 💙Join us for Therapeutic Thursday, hosted by community member, survivor, and therapist John Quick. We’re inviting 𝗬𝗢𝗨 to be a guest on our pre-recorded series and share how aortic disease — whether an aneurysm, valve disease, or dissection — has impacted you mentally and emotionally. ✨𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹. ✨𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱. ✨𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶