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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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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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A short but informative illustration of Aortic Dissection
Understanding the complexity of an Aortic Dissection can be difficult. Often, seeing rather reading is helpful. The following link is to...
aortichopechefrobb
Apr 30, 20231 min read
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Aortic Dissection
Aortic dissection: symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and family screening. What you need to know. Click on the link below to read article:...
Shaun Nicosia
Apr 27, 20231 min read
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Think Aorta Think FAMILY The Bertozzi Family part 1
Meet Karin Bertozzi's Grandpa Don. He died in 1965 at age 53. He went to bed tired and achy. He never woke up. An autopsy was done and it...
kbbertozzi
Apr 26, 20231 min read
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Think Aorta Think FAMILY. The Bertozzi Family - Part 2
Today we are giving you part 2 of the Bertozzi Family story. By survivor Karin Bertozzi #ThinkAortaThinkFamily #ThinkAorta Yes, that's me...
kbbertozzi
Apr 26, 20231 min read
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Survivor Story
Today we have a survivor story from our friends at Aortic Hope of Christina Nowlin. Read all about her story in the link below....
Shaun Nicosia
Apr 25, 20231 min read
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Aortic Dissection can occur at any age
Most Aortic Dissections occur to men between the ages of 55-70, but it can happen at any age. After my emergency surgery, the surgeon was...
aortichopechefrobb
Apr 24, 20231 min read
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