Do More Aortic Dissections Happen in the Winter? During the winter, clinicians have often sensed that more patients present to the emergency department with aortic dissections. Is this just a coincidence, or do more dissections happen in cold weather? It’s a fair question. Many heart-related conditions, like heart attacks and strokes, show seasonal patterns. But what about the aorta? According to large international studies and several meta-analyses, the answer is clear: yes,

💙 𝗔𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝘂𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿! Aortic Hope...

Flu Season, the Heart, and… Myocarditis?! It’s flu season, cue the tissues, soup, and cozy blankets. But here’s something you may not...

💊 Medication Matters!  💊 Below is a presentation all about the common medications prescribed to aortic disease patients.  🫀 Learn how these treatments help protect your aorta, manage blood pressure, and reduce complications. Knowledge is power—let’s stay informed together! 💙Click the attachment below to view Dr. Kristin Watson's easy-to-understand presentation on Common Medications for Aortic Disease. This includes many if not all of the various medications that community

SHARED FROM THE COMMUNITY…FOR THE COMMUNITY CONNECTING HEARTS…ONE BEAT AT A TIME Aortic Hope has compiled for you, a list of thoughts,...