Welcome back, everyone! If you’ve ever been told you need surgery on your aortic arch, the big curve of the main artery that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed by the terminology. “Hemi-arch replacement” and “total arch replacement” sound similar, but they involve different levels of repair. Let’s break down what they mean and what patients should know. What’s the aortic arch, and why does it matter? The aortic arch is the

How do you keep the promises you make to yourself? You stop aiming for perfect — and start aiming for consistent. Because here’s the truth: It’s okay to suck. It’s not okay to skip. You promised yourself you’d move today? Then move — even if it’s 5 minutes! You might not crush it every day, but you show up. And showing up keeps your promise alive. Every small move tells your brain: 🧠 “I keep my word.” 💪 “I can trust myself.” ❤️ “I’m still in this fight.” So don’t skip. Don’

Can you believe it’s already November? 🍂 As we enter the final stretch of the year, it’s a time many of us pause to look back — at what we’ve overcome, learned, and how we’ve grown. For some, this season brings gratitude and anticipation. For others, it can stir up mixed emotions — reflection, fatigue, or even a bit of uncertainty about what’s ahead. All of those feelings are valid. 💙 At Aortic Hope, we’re here to remind you that every step forward counts,  no matter how sm

📢 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀! 📢 🎉We want to hear from 𝗬𝗢𝗨!💙 As part of our “𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝘄?” campaign, we’re inviting past storytellers to share updates on their journey. ❤️Your story has already inspired so many—now it’s time to show the world how far you’ve come! 🌟 💬 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗼𝘄? 💪 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆? ✨ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀

Happy Halloween!!! 🎃👻🩻 It’s that time of year when the candy bowls are full and the cravings are real. Whether you’re into rich...