

Survivor Story
Today we have a Survivor Story from our friends at Aortic Hope of Elke Carr. Today watch this incredible story just click on the link below! https://www.aortichope.org/post/survivor-series-featuring-elke-carr #thinkaortathinkfamily #THINKAORTA
Shaun Nicosia
6 hours ago1 min read
Aortic Dissection Surgery
Aortic dissection surgery is a life-saving, often emergency procedure to repair a tear in the aorta's inner layer. Type A dissections (ascending aorta) require immediate open-heart surgery to replace the damaged section with a synthetic graft, whereas Type B (descending aorta) may use less invasive stenting (TEVAR) . Recovery involves1–2 weeks in the hospital, with full healing taking months. Johns Hopkins Medicine +4 Types of Surgery Open-Heart Surgery (Type A): Surgeons ma
Shaun Nicosia
5 days ago1 min read
Survivor
Heikki Kovalainen, the former Formula 1 driver, has marked two years since he underwent open heart surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm a life-threatening condition that was discovered during a routine medical check-up with no prior symptoms. The news shocked both the motorsport world and his fans, as Kovalainen had shown no signs of health issues before the diagnosis. The discovery and subsequent surgery saved his life and marked a turning point in his personal and professio
Shaun Nicosia
May 12 min read


