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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?...
aortichopechefrobb
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...
aortichopechefrobb
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...
aortichopechefrobb
May 21, 20231 min read
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I INVITE YOU TO CHECK OUT INVITAE
After my emergent aortic dissection, at age 46, this was the first genetic testing I did at the recommendation of my physician. We tested...
kbbertozzi
May 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
May 16, 20231 min read
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Survivor Story
Survivors of an Aortic Dissection have beat the odds against death, but surviving the surgery is only the beginning. Listen to Jenny...
aortichopechefrobb
May 15, 20231 min read
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Looking for solid evidence that controlling blood pressure can reduce risk for an aortic dissection?
A recent meta-study of over 1 million patients provides solid evidence that controlling hypertension is the most important method to...
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May 14, 20231 min read
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AORTIC DISSECTION RED FLAGS FOR EMERGENCY TRIAGE STAFF FIRST RESPONDERS
AORTIC DISSECTION RED FLAGS FOR EMERGENCY TRIAGE STAFF FIRST RESPONDERS A patient with an aortic dissection may not appear to be a...
Shaun Nicosia
May 11, 20232 min read
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TRY TESTING IN TEXAS
"I have been diagnosed with a thoracic aortic aneurysm. How do I know if something genetic is at work or if my condition is an anomaly?...
kbbertozzi
May 10, 20232 min read
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Survivor Story
Do you believe that Aortic Dissections only happen to people that do not properly manage their health? The following survivor story shows...
aortichopechefrobb
May 8, 20231 min read
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How to recognize an Aortic Dissection
One year ago I had an Aortic Dissection. Like many others I thought I was having a heart attack and so did the emergency room physicians....
aortichopechefrobb
May 7, 20231 min read
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Think Aorta!
Here they are, talking live on channel 110 Sirus XM! Tune in! Gareth with Think Aorta UK is on the phone. #aortichope...
Shaun Nicosia
May 5, 20231 min read
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Genetics and Aortic dissections
Did you know that about 20 percent of people with thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection have a genetic predisposition to it? For a...
Shaun Nicosia
May 5, 20231 min read
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#ThinkAortaThinkFamily Success Story | The Bertozzi's
Has someone in your family suffered from #AorticAneurysm or #AorticDisease ? Has your family been tested? If so please help us share your...
kbbertozzi
May 4, 20231 min read
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RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL OF EXERCISE IN AORTIC DISSECTION SURVIVORS
A MULTICENTER RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL OF EXERCISE IN AORTIC DISSECTION SURVIVORS Researchers at the University of Texas Health...
kbbertozzi
May 2, 20232 min read
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Misdiagnosis
Today we are looking at ways that aortic dissections are misdiagnosed. The right test are imperative for diagnosis! Click on the link...
Shaun Nicosia
May 2, 20231 min read
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Survivor Series
Whether planned or an emergency having an Aortic Dissection is aways traumatic. Watch and listen to the compelling survivor story of Alex...
aortichopechefrobb
May 1, 20231 min read
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