Good morning, Aortic Hope community. It's Jared here and this week’s topic that is not a stranger to anyone connected to Aortic Hope: aortic dissection. For some, these words bring back the memory of an emergency room, a sudden pain, a surgery, a phone call, a loss, or a second chance at life. For others, aortic dissection may be something they are learning about because they or someone they love has an aneurysm, a genetic condition, a bicuspid aortic valve, or a family histo

💊🫀 It is #AorticDiseaseAwarenessMonth and we are discussing MEDICATIONS, MEDICATIONS, MEDICATIONS! 🫀💊 If you live with aortic disease, chances are your medicine cabinet has become a little more… interesting! 😂 Beta blockers? ACE inhibitors? ARBs? Blood thinners? Statins? Diuretics? And what exactly does each one DO? 🤔 Aortic Hope is here to help you make sense of it! 🎓 Check out our presentation with Dr. Kristin Watson, Doctor of Pharmacy, where she breaks down common

Good morning, Aortic Hope community! My name is Jared Lin and today, we are continuing our theme of addressing common myths and misconceptions about aortic disease. The myth for today is: “The only way to fix an abdominal aortic aneurysm is through open surgery.” For many patients, hearing the words “aortic aneurysm” can be scary enough. Hearing that it may need surgery can make it feel even more overwhelming. People may picture a large incision, a long hospital stay, and a m

Hi everyone! My name is Jared Lin and today we will be diving into Loeys-Dietz Syndrome: What it is, Who it affects, and Why early diagnosis matters. Why Early Diagnosis Matters Genetics and Aortic Disease: Understanding Loeys-Dietz Syndrome When we talk about aortic disease, we often focus on imaging, surgery, blood pressure, or emergency symptoms. But for many patients and families, the story begins much deeper . . . In the genes! One important genetic condition linked to a

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