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Surviving the Tear
A torn aorta can often be deadly, but a new study shows survival has significantly improved! To find out more click on the link below....
Shaun Nicosia
Jul 1, 20231 min read
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Survivor Story
Imagine having an Aortic Dissection during the middle of the pandemic. Tom Bassarear did, Watch and listen to his incredible journey....
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Jun 26, 20231 min read
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Genetics and Aortic Disease
Genetic variation plays a significant role in predisposing individuals to thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections. Advances in genomic...
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Jun 25, 20231 min read
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Swag
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
Jun 20, 20231 min read
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Survivor Story
True words from Justin Woods a survivor of multiple aortic disease issue: "We know our bodies better than any doctor. If something isn't...
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Jun 19, 20231 min read
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Is Aortic disease in your family? Testing of first and second degree family members is essential.
According to the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) "In patients with aneurysms of the aortic...
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Jun 18, 20231 min read
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#ThinkAortaThinkFamily Success Story | The Rosenberg Andersen Family
We are excited to share our next family in the community connection part of Think Aorta Think Family. Our next video is from Aortic...
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Jun 17, 20231 min read
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Volunteers
Together we can share Think Aorta to the world. Comment below if you would like to help Spread the words "Think Aorta " ....
Shaun Nicosia
Jun 16, 20231 min read
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Aortic Aneurysms and Genetics
Study increases knowledge of the genetics behind aortic aneurysm. To read story click on the link below! https://www.news-medical.net/new...
Shaun Nicosia
Jun 13, 20231 min read
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Suurvivor Story
Imagine having an Acute Ascending Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) while traveling by yourself out the country. Our survivor Shana Pennington-Baird...
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Jun 12, 20231 min read
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The essential diagnosis of Aortic Dissection
While uncommon, acute aortic dissection is an infrequent but catastrophic disorder. Patients present with tearing chest pain that...
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Jun 11, 20231 min read
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When Catastrophe Strikes, Think Aorta
Today we have an article from vascular and Cardiac Surgeons at Cedars-Sinai Urging Everyone to Learn the Telltale Signs, Risks and...
Shaun Nicosia
Jun 8, 20231 min read
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Survivor Story
The story below recounted by the survivor Maria Victoria C. Romero from Manila, Philippines spans the course of 6 years before she could...
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Jun 5, 20234 min read
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Aortic Dissection - Men vs. Women
Does the risk of an Aortic Dissection present differently for men than women? This study did find some major differences we should be...
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Jun 4, 20231 min read
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Think Aorta Swag
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
Jun 1, 20231 min read
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Aortic Dissection & Pregnancy
Are you aware that an Aortic Dissection can occur during or after a pregnancy? Do you know your family history and if you are at risk?...
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May 28, 20231 min read
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National EMS Week
In honor of National EMS Week we want to thank all EMS and first responders for taking the time to THINK AORTA and save lives. Aortic...
Shaun Nicosia
May 25, 20231 min read
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Bedside Ultrasound
We talk a lot about having a CT with contrast to diagnose an aortic dissection but there is also another way to diagnose it. This is the...
Shaun Nicosia
May 24, 20231 min read
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Survivor Story
We can learn much about Aortic Dissection and other Aortic conditions by hearing the shared experiences of Aortic disease survivors. This...
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May 22, 20231 min read
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Reviewing 5 decades of experience
The attached article is an evaluation of historical changes of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection repair at Stanford University since the...
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May 21, 20231 min read
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