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 aort

🌀 Movement Check-In 🌀 Movement doesn’t look the same every day, and that’s exactly the point.Some days your body says go. Other days it whispers slow. And sometimes, the most powerful movement is choosing rest. Be honest, no overthinking. Which one feels most like you today? 1️⃣ Full of energy – ready to walk, stretch, dance, or get outside 2️⃣ Bare minimum – just doing what needs to be done 3️⃣ Taking it slow – tiny steps, gentle stretches, intentional breathing 4️⃣ Rest d