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Turner Syndrome and Aortic Dissections
Girls and women with Turner syndrome are at risk for catastrophic aortic dissection and rupture, but the clinical profile for those at...
Shaun Nicosia
Aug 23, 20241 min read
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Survivor Story
Today we have a Survivor Story from our friends at Aortic Hope of Joel Amos. To watch him tell his story just click on the link below! 👇...
Shaun Nicosia
Aug 19, 20241 min read
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Treatments for Aortic Dissection
What are the treatments for Aortic Dissection? Click on the link below to find out! https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/CIRCULAT...
Shaun Nicosia
Aug 17, 20241 min read
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Know your risk factors!
Aortic dissection is a critical condition, which can affect the aorta over its entire length. Characterized by a split between the tunica...
Shaun Nicosia
Aug 15, 20241 min read
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Survivor Story
Today we have a Survivor Story from our friends at Aortic Hope of Robert Fischer. You can check out his story by clicking on the link...
Shaun Nicosia
Aug 12, 20241 min read
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Drug Abuse and Aortic Dissection
Case reports have described acute aortic dissection in relation to cocaine use, this condition is not widely recognized, and the features...
Shaun Nicosia
Aug 8, 20241 min read
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Survivor Story
Our latest Survivor Story comes from Aortic Hope and is told from the unique perspective of a caregiver, Stephanie Howe. To read this...
Shaun Nicosia
Aug 5, 20241 min read
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Aortic Dissection Key Points
An aortic dissection occurs following a tear in the intimal layer of the aortic wall causing blood to flow between the layers of the...
Shaun Nicosia
Aug 3, 20241 min read
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Shaun Nicosia
Aug 1, 20241 min read
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Survivor Story
Today we have a Survivor Story from our friends at Aortic Hope of Eduardo Grande. To read more about this story just click on the link...
Shaun Nicosia
Jul 29, 20241 min read
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Timely Diagnosis
Aortic Dissection: Expert Insights for Timely Diagnosis and Management! To read this article just click on the link below! 👇...
Shaun Nicosia
Jul 27, 20241 min read
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Survivor Story
Today, we proudly present a Survivor Story from Aortic Hope of Melody Morse, showcasing the strength and determination of the human...
Shaun Nicosia
Jul 22, 20241 min read
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Aortic Dissection and ER Nurses
This article aims to review the emergency department nursing approach to critical patients with suspected hyperacute/acute AAD, either...
Shaun Nicosia
Jul 19, 20241 min read
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Survivor Story
Today we have a Survivor Story from our friends at Aortic Hope of Eduardo Siles. To read his amazing story just click on the link below!...
Shaun Nicosia
Jul 15, 20241 min read
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Diagnosis
A high index of suspicion is required for prompt diagnosis and treatment of deadly and relatively rare aortic dissection yet diagnosis is...
Shaun Nicosia
Jul 12, 20241 min read
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Have you been wondering where to get" Think Aorta " swag?? Well look no further! Click on the link below to get great items for a great...
Shaun Nicosia
Jul 10, 20241 min read
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Survivor Story
Today we have a Survivor Story from our friends at Aortic Hope of Thomas Nowetner. To watch this amazing story just click on the link...
Shaun Nicosia
Jul 8, 20241 min read
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Race against the clock
dissections caused 9,904 deaths in the U.S. in 2019, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. High blood...
Shaun Nicosia
Jul 5, 20241 min read
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Survivor Story
Today we have a Survivor Story from our friends at Aortic Hope of Melanee Hall. To read this incredible story just click on the link...
Shaun Nicosia
Jul 1, 20241 min read
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Seeing the Invisible
Acute dissection of the aorta can be one of the most dramatic cardiovascular emergencies. Classically, aortic dissection presents as...
Shaun Nicosia
Jun 27, 20241 min read
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