❤️🫀𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧. 𝗔. 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛. 🫀❤️ As #AorticDiseaseAwarenessMonth comes to a close, all of us at Aortic Hope want to say one very important thing: 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨. Thank you for reading. Thank you for watching. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for participating. And most importantly, thank you for helping us take aortic disease awareness far beyond our own community. And WOW… you certainly did! 🎉 📈 During September, on Facebook alone: ❤️ 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀�

When the Emergency Is Over, But Your Mind Is Still on Alert Understanding Anxiety, Medical Trauma & PTSD After Aortic Disease When you hear the words aortic aneurysm, aortic dissection, or aortic surgery, life can suddenly feel divided into two parts: before and after. Even when the immediate danger has passed, your mind may not get the message. You may be home from the hospital. Your incision may be healing. Your doctors may tell you that everything looks stable. And yet you

📚❤️ LOVE A GOOD BOOK? We’ve got something for you! For #AorticDiseaseAwarenessMonth, take a look at Aortic Hope’s Reading Resources—a collection created with our community in mind. https://www.aortichope.org/post/reading-resources-by-the-community-for-the-community And this isn’t just a list of medical books! 📖 Poetry that puts the emotions of this journey into words. ❤️ Memoirs & personal stories from people who have lived it. 🫀 Patient guides that help make aortic diseas

💙It's #AorticDiseaseAwarenessMonth and today is about WHY AORTIC HOPE and HOPE MAIL? Because sometimes, you just need to know someone understands. An aortic diagnosis can leave patients and families feeling overwhelmed, frightened, and alone. Aortic Hope was created by survivors and caregivers who understand that journey—and believe no one should have to walk it alone. 📬 Introducing 𝑯𝑶𝑷𝑬 𝑴𝑨𝑰𝑳 𝑯𝑶𝑷𝑬 𝑴𝑨𝑰𝑳 is our way of putting that support directly into the han

💊🫀 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

♥️ It's #AorticDiseaseAwareness month! Unlike emergency aortic dissection surgery, most surgeries are elective. Today, we are starting a series: Inside Aortic Surgery written by Emmanuel Mbaka, "The African Perfusionist" 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 When you are told that you need aortic surgery, your mind can immediately jump to the operating room. You may start imagining the surgeon, the anesthesia, the heart-lung machine, and every

Understanding Bicuspid Aortopathy – Why Does the Aorta Become Enlarged? Hello everyone! I’m Alvaro, and welcome back to Medical Monday. Today we’re going to tackle a Bicuspid Aortopathy – Why Does the Aorta Become Enlarged in Patients with Bicuspid aortic valve ? A bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is the most common congenital heart valve abnormality, affecting about 1–2% of the population. Instead of having three valve leaflets, the aortic valve develops with only two.But the va

The Vascular Surgeon's Role in Aortic Disease Hello everyone! I hope you are all doing well. My name is Alvaro, and today we're discussing the vital role vascular surgeons play in the management of aortic disease. When people hear the term aortic dissection, they often imagine emergency open-heart surgery. While this is true for many Type A dissections, the management of Type B dissections, toracoabdominal aneurysm and abdominal aortic aneurysm are very different and frequen

Hello, everyone! I hope you are all doing well. My name is Alvaro, and today our discussion focuses on thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA). This condition occurs when a segment of the aorta within the chest becomes weakened and abnormally dilated. If left untreated, this area can continue to expand over time, potentially leading to a life-threatening rupture or dissection. What is a Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm? A thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is a condition in which a segment of the

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): Form

✨ 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

Have you visited Aortic Hope's YouTube AHTV? 🎥 Check out the AHTV Live Q&A with Dr. Adham Ahmed and Carin Andersen, where we’ll dive into an important and often confusing topic: 💬 Who’s on your Aortic Team? We’ll break down: 🫀 What a hypertension specialist does 👩‍⚕️ The difference between a primary care physician and a cardiologist 🔪 Cardiothoracic vs. vascular surgeons — who does what and when 🤝 How all these clinicians work together to support you through diagnosis,

💙 Movement for Movement Monday 💙 The hardest part isn’t the workout. It’s the decision to start. It has power over the brain. That tiny moment between thinking about moving and actually moving — that’s where the battle happens. So here’s your trick: 👉 The Two-Minute Rule. Tell yourself, “I’m already doing it.” Not “I should move,” but “I’m moving now.” Because the moment you decide, you shift your brain from hesitation to action. You stop negotiating with yourself — and ju

Did you know that aortic disease can run in families—even when it doesn’t look obvious? Genetics play a HUGE role, and sometimes the signs aren’t what you’d expect. On this episode of AHTV, genetic counselor and survivor Ryan Rodarmer shares his personal journey of surviving multiple heart surgeries and aortic dissections, PLUS the critical questions you need to ask about family history, testing, and risk factors. 💡 If you or a loved one has been impacted by aortic disease,

Ever hear of the 5 Second Rule? Not the food one 😅 — the Mel Robbins one. Here’s how it works: When you feel yourself hesitate, count 5-4-3-2-1… GO. 🚀 No overthinking. No excuses. Just action. Stand up. Stretch. Walk. Breathe. Move. Because the truth is: your life changes in the moment you decide to act. 🚀 Try it today: The next time you feel stuck, count down from 5 and move. See what happens. 🎥 Watch this short video of Mel Robbins explaining her method: CLICK HERE . 🩵

🌀 Movement for Movement Monday Do you ever notice how the more you sit, the heavier your body feels—and the harder it becomes to get up? That’s not weakness or laziness. It’s your brain’s inertia loop at work. Here’s the science: our brains crave consistency. When you stay still, your nervous system signals, “This must be what we’re supposed to do—stay still.” The longer you sit, the deeper the loop. But here’s the good news—motion breaks the loop. Even a 30-second “pattern

It's #TopicTuesday 🚨 *Flying with Aortic Aneurysm or After Aortic Dissection: Know the Risks 💔* If you have an aortic aneurysm 🩺 or have experienced an aortic dissection , understanding the risks of flying is CRUCIAL 🚨. 🚁Changes in cabin pressure during flight could potentially increase stress on the aorta, leading to serious complications. # Key Considerations 🤔: - ⛔️ *Aortic Dissection *: Post-dissection, flying is generally discouraged for a period determined by

🧠 Let’s be honest. If nothing changes— ❌ Nothing. Will. Change. You say you want to feel better. Move better. Live longer. But let’s talk about what really happens if you don’t. Not in a decade—in a year: Still stiff? Still tired? Still frustrated you didn’t start sooner? 🎯 Here’s the truth: The difference between stagnation and transformation is a single uncomfortable step. Ask yourself right now: 👉 Do I want to be in the same place, physically and mentally, this time nex

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🌎As a globally-recognized organization, we are always happy to support THINK AORTA. 🎉THINK AORTA US created the Global Think Aorta Think Family campaign! ♥️Aortic Dissections are rare but Aortic Disease is more common than you think. ⭐Share and learn about your family medical history. There are some medical conditions that could put you at a higher risk for Aortic Disease. 👇It's important to remember that: ♥️Aortic disease runs in families. ♥️It's more common than you thin