Today we have a Survivor Story from our friends at Aortic Hope of Scott Hunter! To learn about his incredible story just click on the link below! https://www.aortichope.org/post/it-s-survivor-series-saturday-featuring-scott-hunter #Thinkaortathinkfamily #thinkaorta

Medical interventions for aortic dissection focus on stabilizing the patient, managing symptoms, and repairing the aorta. Treatment varies based on the type of dissection (A or B) and the presence of complications. Surgical repair is often necessary for Type A dissections and some Type B dissections, while others can be managed with medication to control blood pressure and heart rate. 1. Type A Aortic Dissection: Surgical Repair: This is the primary treatment for Type A disse

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🫀❤️ LET’S TALK ABOUT THE AORTIC VALVE because it’s #HeartValveDiseaseAwarenessWeek, led by the Heart Valve Disease Patient Network at Global Heart Hub to which Aortic Hope is proud to be a member. 💓Heart valve disease can develop quietly. Symptoms like breathlessness, fatigue or dizziness may not appear for years… or may not appear at all. Sometimes, the first sign is a heart murmur — a subtle change in the sound of blood flowing through the heart. 🩺It’s not something you

🫀📚 **WAIT… WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?!** 😳 Aortic disease comes with a LOT more than a diagnosis. It comes with words. **Aneurysm. Dissection. TAA. AAA. CTA. MRA. TEE. Intramural hematoma. Aortic root. False lumen. Graft. Hypothermic circulatory arrest…** 🤯 And sometimes it feels like your doctor is speaking an entirely different language. You’re sitting there trying to process the diagnosis, the scans, the treatment plan, the medications, the next appointment… while your brain

🔎 It's #AorticDiseaseAwarenessMonth and today is about how DIAGNOSTIC TESTING MATTERS! When it comes to aortic disease, getting the right test can make all the difference. Aortic disease can be difficult to recognize because symptoms may mimic other conditions. Depending on the situation, healthcare providers may use different types of imaging to evaluate the heart and aorta, including: 🫀 𝗘𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆 (𝗘𝗰𝗵𝗼) — uses ultrasound to look at the heart and

🫀❤️ It's #AorticDisesaseAwarenessMonth and time to THINK AORTA. THINK FAMILY. ❤️🫀 Two simple phrases. But behind them is a BIGGER mission: saving lives through awareness. 𝗦𝗼…𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗔𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲? 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗔𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮 focuses on what happens 𝗕𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘 the diagnosis—helping emergency physicians, first responders and healthcare professionals recognize that unexplained chest, back, neck o

Aortic dissection surgery is a life-saving procedure that involves repairing a tear in the aorta, typically using synthetic grafts. The type of surgery depends on the dissection's location: emergency open surgery for a Type A dissection (involving the ascending aorta or aortic arch) and often endovascular repair for Type B (in the descending aorta). Recovery involves a hospital stay in the ICU, followed by a period at home with restrictions on driving and physical activity, a

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First responders play a crucial role in recognizing and managing aortic dissection, a life-threatening condition involving a tear in the aorta's inner layer. Early recognition is critical, as delayed diagnosis can be fatal. First responders, including paramedics, are often the first medical professionals to interact with patients experiencing aortic dissection symptoms, making their awareness of the condition and its potential presentations paramount. Key Roles of First Respo

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Acute aortic dissection focuses on immediate blood pressure control, pain management, and rapid stabilization to prevent rupture, typically requiring ICU admission. Key interventions include keeping systolic blood pressure between 100–120 mmHg, heart rate below 60 bpm, monitoring pulses, and preparing for urgent imaging or surgery. Key Nursing Interventions (Emergency/Preoperative): Hemodynamic Control: Administer IV beta-blockers (e.g., esmolol) to lower heart rate and blood

Today we have a Survivor Story from our friends at Aortic Hope of Valerie Mandala. To hear her fascinating story of survival just click on the link below! https://www.aortichope.org/post/it-s-survivor-series-saturday-featuring-valerie-mandala #THINKAORTA #thinkaortathinkfamily

An aortic dissection is a life-threatening medical emergency occurring when the inner layer of the aorta tears, causing blood to flow between layers and potentially rupture. It requires immediate, often surgical, intervention, as mortality increases by 1–2% per hour if untreated. Call 911 immediately for sudden, severe "tearing" or "ripping" chest, back, or abdominal pain. Key Emergency Symptoms Sudden, severe pain: Often described as ripping, tearing, or stabbing, typically

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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

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

Treatment for Aortic Dissection Aortic dissection is a life-threatening medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. The treatment options depend on the location and severity of the dissection. Medical Management: Medications to lower blood pressure and heart rate (e.g., beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers) Pain relievers Surgical Management: Open-heart surgery: This is the traditional treatment for type A dissections (those that involve the ascending aorta). The