May was a key month for the Aortic Hope community as we focused our Topic Tuesday series on one of the most serious and life-changing cardiovascular conditions: aortic dissection. Throughout the month, we explored the anatomy of the aorta, the differences between Type A and Type B dissections, emergency treatment strategies, surgical repair, and what life looks like after surviving aortic surgery. Most importantly, we continued building awareness, education, and connection for survivors and...

Hello Aortic Hope family, We hope everyone has been well and enjoying some of the sunshine as we enter Spring! As we wrap up this month’s Topic Tuesday series, we want to take a step back and connect the dots across everything we’ve covered. This month focused on understanding aortic aneurysms in different parts of the body and the surgical options used to treat them. Whether you’re a survivor, caregiver, or simply learning more, here’s a clear and simple recap of the key takeaways....

Cardiac MRI Welcome back to Medical Monday! In March, our blog posts are focusing on different modalities of cardiac imaging. So far, we’ve covered CT scans, cardiac catheterizations, echocardiograms, and more. For additional information, be sure to check out our previous posts. For those in the Aortic Hope community—patients, survivors, and families impacted by ascending aortic aneurysms and dissections—imaging is a cornerstone of cardiac care. It guides diagnosis, surgical planning, and...