Happy Friday — and happy National Gingerbread Cookie Day! 🍪🎄 Holiday cookie season is officially here, bringing all the cozy smells and sweet little moments we love.   Whether you bake them, buy them, or just enjoy the icing masterpieces of others, treat yourself to something tasty today.   What’s your favorite holiday cookie? ✨

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,

Credit: Cleveland Clinic Hello Aortic Hope family! I hope that you are having a great start to your week and are ready for today's discussion on aortic valve considerations for isolated aortic valve surgery. For many people facing isolated aortic valve surgery, one of the biggest decisions is choosing between a mechanical valve and a bioprosthetic (tissue) valve. Both options are safe and effective, but they differ in how they perform over time and in the lifestyle adjustment

Post Contributed by: Joyce Carambot with Aortic Hope Daily movement isn’t just about exercise — it’s about giving your body the gentle activity it needs to function at its best. Even small, intentional movements throughout the day can support circulation, reduce stiffness, and improve overall energy levels. What many people don’t realize is that daytime movement directly affects nighttime rest . When we stay active, even in simple ways like walking, stretching, or standing up

Ever wonder what some of the terms you hear about Aortic Disease mean? We have you covered with our glossary of Aortic Disease terminology. (Information obtained from Corrigann Minehan Heart Center ) Below are some of the common terminology that aortic disease patients encounter: Acute aortic syndrome:  The sudden onset of a life-threatening problem with the aorta, such as a tear through the wall (aortic rupture) or a tear of the inner lining of the aorta (aortic dissection)