Credit: Forward Care Family Practice Hello everyone, and welcome to another Medical Monday post! I hope that during this chilly time, you all are snuggled up and cozy with a nice cup of hot chocolate because we have an important post today about the Flu season. The Flu season brings more than congestion, cough, and fever. For individuals living with aortic disease or a history of aortic dissection, viral infections can occasionally lead to inflammation affecting the lungs or

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)

❤️ Today is Survivor Series Replay Saturday at Aortic Hope! 🎉 On Replay Saturday, we’re sharing some of our most watched and impactful Survivor Stories from years past. ❤️ Today, we are re-featuring a powerful Survivor Story from Derek Reed. ❣️ Thank you, Derek , for bravely sharing your journey of survival and for contributing to our ever-popular Survivor Series. 👉To watch Click Here . ⭐️ Be the shining star in someone’s life  by submitting your own story of survival—or yo

💙 Today is Caregiver Appreciation Day at Aortic Hope 💙 🤔 Why today? Why 1/23? Because caregivers make giving care look as easy as 1, 2, 3 😊 ❤️ Caregivers are the unsung heroes of our community. They provide physical, emotional, and practical support to those who need it most—often putting their own needs last. ❤️ They may be family members, friends, neighbors, or professionals who dedicate their time, energy, and hearts to caring for others. ❤️ While their work is invalua

Welcome back, everyone! Today, we’ll be discussing aortic dissections. An aortic dissection is a serious and scary diagnosis to hear. The name alone can sound overwhelming, and the details are often explained quickly during a stressful moment. One of the first things doctors talk about is whether the dissection is Type A  or Type B . While that may sound like medical shorthand, the difference is actually pretty simple — and very important. What is an aortic dissection? The ao