It's Think Aorta Think Family Day
- carinandersen
- 51 minutes ago
- 1 min read
It's #ThinkAortaThinkFamily Thursday!
📑Knowing your family medical history can save lives.
🗣️Start the conversation with your loved ones and learn about the conditions that may run in your family.
❓Ask if any family member has had any type of aneurysm (not just aortic), an aortic dissection, a congenital heart defect such as being born with a bicuspid aortic valve, or a sudden death where an autopsy was not done to rule out aortic disease.
👉Aortic dissections are rare, but aortic disease is more common than many people realize. The good news is that simple imaging tests like a CT scan or echocardiogram can help determine if you may be at risk.
♥️Remember:
• Aortic disease can run in families
• It’s more common than you think
• If in doubt, check it out
😊Start the conversation. Know your history. Protect your future #ASAP because Awareness Saves Aortas Period ❤️
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