Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust
@aorticdissectct.bsky.social
Saving lives by improving the diagnosis of #aorticdissection, bringing treatment consistency across the whole patient pathway through #AortaEd, policy change & research.
www.tadct.org
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Today is Aortic Dissection Awareness Day. AD is a time-critical condition with catastrophic outcomes if not diagnosed. Paul, like too many others, was misdiagnosed and it cost him his life. The ADCT exists to raise awareness of the condition… 1/?
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aorticdissectioncharitabletrust.org/could-it-be-...
Could it be aortic dissection? #AortaEd diagnosis masterclass
More needs to be done to save the lives lost to aortic dissection in emergency medicine. Please share this masterclass and together, we can make a difference.
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September 19, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Today is Aortic Dissection Awareness Day. AD is a time-critical condition with catastrophic outcomes if not diagnosed. Paul, like too many others, was misdiagnosed and it cost him his life. The ADCT exists to raise awareness of the condition… 1/?
aorticdissectioncharitabletrust.org/could-it-be-...
aorticdissectioncharitabletrust.org/could-it-be-...
The 2025 Aortic Dissection Research Grant winners are here. This year’s projects focus on predicting who is at risk and improving emergency diagnosis. Led by teams at UCL, Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS and the Uni of Derby.
Register for Friday’s webinar to find out more tadct.org/ADgrants2025
Register for Friday’s webinar to find out more tadct.org/ADgrants2025
September 17, 2025 at 6:46 AM
The 2025 Aortic Dissection Research Grant winners are here. This year’s projects focus on predicting who is at risk and improving emergency diagnosis. Led by teams at UCL, Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS and the Uni of Derby.
Register for Friday’s webinar to find out more tadct.org/ADgrants2025
Register for Friday’s webinar to find out more tadct.org/ADgrants2025
We’ve funded specialist Aortic Advanced Practitioners at two leading NHS hospitals. A first for aortic dissection care in the UK. Our vision is a specialist nurse in every centre. Find out how we’re building a national network aorticdissectioncharitabletrust.org/a-first-in-s...
Specialist Aortic Nurses Funded at Two NHS Hospitals
The Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust funds new specialist nursing roles to improve long-term care and build a national model for aortic dissection services.
aorticdissectioncharitabletrust.org
September 11, 2025 at 6:39 AM
We’ve funded specialist Aortic Advanced Practitioners at two leading NHS hospitals. A first for aortic dissection care in the UK. Our vision is a specialist nurse in every centre. Find out how we’re building a national network aorticdissectioncharitabletrust.org/a-first-in-s...
Thank you to @thebhf.bsky.social for hosting us at today’s Cardiac Nurses #AortaEd Day. Proud to share our expertise on aortic dissection to strengthen the Heart Helpline. Delivering what patients want: clear info and compassionate support.
aorticdissectioncharitabletrust.org/strengthenin...
aorticdissectioncharitabletrust.org/strengthenin...
Supporting BHF Nurses with Aortic Dissection Specialist Knowledge
The aortic dissection charity is partnering with the BHF to improve cardiac nurse training and support for those affected by aortic dissection.
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June 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Thank you to @thebhf.bsky.social for hosting us at today’s Cardiac Nurses #AortaEd Day. Proud to share our expertise on aortic dissection to strengthen the Heart Helpline. Delivering what patients want: clear info and compassionate support.
aorticdissectioncharitabletrust.org/strengthenin...
aorticdissectioncharitabletrust.org/strengthenin...
We’re delighted to welcome Michael Kyriakides PhD to our trustee team. As an aortic dissection patient and experienced health advocate, he brings deep insight to support our existing patient leadership, helping improve outcomes across the patient journey. tadct.org/trustees
Raising Awareness of Aortic Dissection in the UK & Ireland
Bringing consistency of treatment across the whole aortic dissection patient pathway through awareness, education, research and policy change.
tadct.org
May 7, 2025 at 5:10 PM
We’re delighted to welcome Michael Kyriakides PhD to our trustee team. As an aortic dissection patient and experienced health advocate, he brings deep insight to support our existing patient leadership, helping improve outcomes across the patient journey. tadct.org/trustees
Calling all nurses & AHPs. Join the forefront of aortic care at the Aortic Nurses Symposium in Birmingham, sponsored by Artivion. Deepen your knowledge of aortopathy, patient management & aortic clinic setup. Free entry + travel bursaries available. tadct.org/nurses
April 29, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Calling all nurses & AHPs. Join the forefront of aortic care at the Aortic Nurses Symposium in Birmingham, sponsored by Artivion. Deepen your knowledge of aortopathy, patient management & aortic clinic setup. Free entry + travel bursaries available. tadct.org/nurses
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Aortic dissection #researchgrant 2025 is now open! We’re excited to invite applications to fund groundbreaking #research. Closing on 4th May. See full details tadct.org/grants
Pls share #medicalresearch #medical #whywedoresearch
Pls share #medicalresearch #medical #whywedoresearch
Aortic dissection research funding UK and Irish grants
Aortic research grants are made to those working within the NHS, Health Service Executive or a university registered in the UK or Republic of Ireland.
tadct.org
February 11, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Aortic dissection #researchgrant 2025 is now open! We’re excited to invite applications to fund groundbreaking #research. Closing on 4th May. See full details tadct.org/grants
Pls share #medicalresearch #medical #whywedoresearch
Pls share #medicalresearch #medical #whywedoresearch
The UK’s first major study into treatment options for uncomplicated type B aortic dissection is now live!
We’re proud our Patient & Public Panel helped shape the EARNEST trial, keeping the voices of those affected at the core of this vital research. aorticdissectioncharitabletrust.org/earnest-trial/
We’re proud our Patient & Public Panel helped shape the EARNEST trial, keeping the voices of those affected at the core of this vital research. aorticdissectioncharitabletrust.org/earnest-trial/
EARNEST Trial Transforming Type B Aortic Dissection Care
The EARNEST trial is redefining treatment for type B aortic dissection with early intervention, patient involvement, and long-term outcomes.
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April 16, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The UK’s first major study into treatment options for uncomplicated type B aortic dissection is now live!
We’re proud our Patient & Public Panel helped shape the EARNEST trial, keeping the voices of those affected at the core of this vital research. aorticdissectioncharitabletrust.org/earnest-trial/
We’re proud our Patient & Public Panel helped shape the EARNEST trial, keeping the voices of those affected at the core of this vital research. aorticdissectioncharitabletrust.org/earnest-trial/
We’re 4 today! In just four years, we’ve reached 1M people, trained 3,000+ responders & invested £150K+ in #aorticdissection research. Thank you for being part of the journey. Let’s keep driving change for patients. Read our latest update tadct.org/latest-news
March 2025 Update: New Projects, Milestones & Steps Ahead
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March 31, 2025 at 12:04 PM
We’re 4 today! In just four years, we’ve reached 1M people, trained 3,000+ responders & invested £150K+ in #aorticdissection research. Thank you for being part of the journey. Let’s keep driving change for patients. Read our latest update tadct.org/latest-news
This SCTS Annual Meeting Lunchbox Session on Sunday focuses on seamless aortic care from acute to elective pathways. Highlighting enhanced follow-up, specialist nurses & standardised genetic screening - improving survival & quality of life. #AortaEd for those advancing patient care.
March 11, 2025 at 1:22 PM
This SCTS Annual Meeting Lunchbox Session on Sunday focuses on seamless aortic care from acute to elective pathways. Highlighting enhanced follow-up, specialist nurses & standardised genetic screening - improving survival & quality of life. #AortaEd for those advancing patient care.
It's the final week to apply! Applications close 28th February tadct.org/APFunding
#AorticDissection #NHS #HealthcareFunding
#AorticDissection #NHS #HealthcareFunding
We're funding Aortic Specialist Nurses and Advanced Practitioners to improve outcomes and manage family risk.
This funding supports NHS Trusts establishing or expanding aortic services, easing pressure on consultant-led care.
Interested in applying? tadct.org/APFunding
This funding supports NHS Trusts establishing or expanding aortic services, easing pressure on consultant-led care.
Interested in applying? tadct.org/APFunding
February 21, 2025 at 1:17 PM
It's the final week to apply! Applications close 28th February tadct.org/APFunding
#AorticDissection #NHS #HealthcareFunding
#AorticDissection #NHS #HealthcareFunding
Aortic dissection #researchgrant 2025 is now open! We’re excited to invite applications to fund groundbreaking #research. Closing on 4th May. See full details tadct.org/grants
Pls share #medicalresearch #medical #whywedoresearch
Pls share #medicalresearch #medical #whywedoresearch
Aortic dissection research funding UK and Irish grants
Aortic research grants are made to those working within the NHS, Health Service Executive or a university registered in the UK or Republic of Ireland.
tadct.org
February 11, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Aortic dissection #researchgrant 2025 is now open! We’re excited to invite applications to fund groundbreaking #research. Closing on 4th May. See full details tadct.org/grants
Pls share #medicalresearch #medical #whywedoresearch
Pls share #medicalresearch #medical #whywedoresearch
We're back in Ireland for the 2025 Aortic Dissection Symposium! Join us in person at the @rcsi.bsky.social for a day of #AortaEd experts, live interactive simulation, POCUS workshops & wet labs. CPD accredited. Supported by Artivion & @thecasereport.bsky.social
Join us tadct.org/Ireland
Join us tadct.org/Ireland
January 22, 2025 at 1:18 PM
We're back in Ireland for the 2025 Aortic Dissection Symposium! Join us in person at the @rcsi.bsky.social for a day of #AortaEd experts, live interactive simulation, POCUS workshops & wet labs. CPD accredited. Supported by Artivion & @thecasereport.bsky.social
Join us tadct.org/Ireland
Join us tadct.org/Ireland
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Organ-specific malperfusion in acute type A aortic dissection: epidemiological meta-analysis of incidence rates
➡️ doi.org/10.1093/bjso...
#medsky #vascsky #surgsky
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@bjsurgery.bsky.social
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#medsky #vascsky #surgsky
@bjsacademy.bsky.social
@bjsurgery.bsky.social
@drjuliomayol.bsky.social
Organ-specific malperfusion in acute type A aortic dissection: epidemiological meta-analysis of incidence rates
In this epidemiological investigation, the study reports significant variation in the rates of organ-specific malperfusion among acute type A aortic dissec
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January 13, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Organ-specific malperfusion in acute type A aortic dissection: epidemiological meta-analysis of incidence rates
➡️ doi.org/10.1093/bjso...
#medsky #vascsky #surgsky
@bjsacademy.bsky.social
@bjsurgery.bsky.social
@drjuliomayol.bsky.social
➡️ doi.org/10.1093/bjso...
#medsky #vascsky #surgsky
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@bjsurgery.bsky.social
@drjuliomayol.bsky.social
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Our Safety and Learning team are hosting a webinar on 24 Jan to share insights from claims data relating to the management of aortic dissection to help support improvements in patient safety.
Register your place via our Eventbrite page ➡️ bit.ly/3UtzTnm
Register your place via our Eventbrite page ➡️ bit.ly/3UtzTnm
January 13, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Our Safety and Learning team are hosting a webinar on 24 Jan to share insights from claims data relating to the management of aortic dissection to help support improvements in patient safety.
Register your place via our Eventbrite page ➡️ bit.ly/3UtzTnm
Register your place via our Eventbrite page ➡️ bit.ly/3UtzTnm
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What happens with the aorta rips? Aanimation video for 13-16 year olds exploring aortic disease, biomaterials and surgical repair. Developed with @aorticdissectct.bsky.social and @stemlearning.bsky.social funding. Science teachers, for Key Stage 3/4 students.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUYz...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUYz...
What happens when the aorta rips apart? Materials Science of Aortic Disease
YouTube video by Dr Riaz A
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January 2, 2025 at 12:43 PM
What happens with the aorta rips? Aanimation video for 13-16 year olds exploring aortic disease, biomaterials and surgical repair. Developed with @aorticdissectct.bsky.social and @stemlearning.bsky.social funding. Science teachers, for Key Stage 3/4 students.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUYz...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUYz...
We're funding Aortic Specialist Nurses and Advanced Practitioners to improve outcomes and manage family risk.
This funding supports NHS Trusts establishing or expanding aortic services, easing pressure on consultant-led care.
Interested in applying? tadct.org/APFunding
This funding supports NHS Trusts establishing or expanding aortic services, easing pressure on consultant-led care.
Interested in applying? tadct.org/APFunding
December 9, 2024 at 12:49 PM
We're funding Aortic Specialist Nurses and Advanced Practitioners to improve outcomes and manage family risk.
This funding supports NHS Trusts establishing or expanding aortic services, easing pressure on consultant-led care.
Interested in applying? tadct.org/APFunding
This funding supports NHS Trusts establishing or expanding aortic services, easing pressure on consultant-led care.
Interested in applying? tadct.org/APFunding
Our Managing Blood Pressure for #AorticDissection Patients guide is now available. Packed with expert advice and practical tips, including a recording of our webinar featuring Dr Vikas Kapil & patients discussing key topics & answering questions. Register for free to access the guide. tadct.org/BP
Blood Pressure Management for Aortic Dissection Patients
Access expert insights and a comprehensive guide to effectively manage blood pressure after aortic dissection, promoting better health and reducing risks.
tadct.org
November 22, 2024 at 11:49 AM
Our Managing Blood Pressure for #AorticDissection Patients guide is now available. Packed with expert advice and practical tips, including a recording of our webinar featuring Dr Vikas Kapil & patients discussing key topics & answering questions. Register for free to access the guide. tadct.org/BP
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr @jmadine.bsky.social as the new Chair of our Research Advisory Group. With over a decade of expertise in aortic disease research, her leadership will propel our mission forward as we advance research to improve lives. aorticdissectioncharitabletrust.org/welcoming-dr...
Dr Jill Madine Joins as Chair of Aortic Dissection Research Group
Dr Jill Madine becomes Chair of the Research Advisory Group, continuing our work to advance life-saving aortic dissection research in the UK and Ireland.
aorticdissectioncharitabletrust.org
November 17, 2024 at 5:31 PM
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr @jmadine.bsky.social as the new Chair of our Research Advisory Group. With over a decade of expertise in aortic disease research, her leadership will propel our mission forward as we advance research to improve lives. aorticdissectioncharitabletrust.org/welcoming-dr...
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Real-time visualization of the propagation of #AorticDissection induced by intimal tear + elevated pressure >200 mmHg & the formation of #FalseLumen in healthy rabbit #Aorta ex vivo
#AortaEd
#ActaBio 2023
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#AortaEd
#ActaBio 2023
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November 16, 2024 at 8:54 PM
Real-time visualization of the propagation of #AorticDissection induced by intimal tear + elevated pressure >200 mmHg & the formation of #FalseLumen in healthy rabbit #Aorta ex vivo
#AortaEd
#ActaBio 2023
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#AortaEd
#ActaBio 2023
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Part of a series of articles for World Patient Safety Day earlier this year, in this blog the Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust explain why timely and accurate diagnosis of aortic dissection is critical for saving lives www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #patientsafety
How early diagnosis saves lives: case study on aortic dissection
In this blog, The Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust explains why timely and accurate diagnosis of aortic dissection is critical for saving lives. By sharing Martin’s recovery story, they illustrate t...
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November 11, 2024 at 9:16 AM
Part of a series of articles for World Patient Safety Day earlier this year, in this blog the Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust explain why timely and accurate diagnosis of aortic dissection is critical for saving lives www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #patientsafety
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Want to learn more about managing #AaorticDissection and improve #PatientSafety?
On 24 January 2025 we will be sharing insights from our claims data and hearing from a variety of speakers working to improve patient outcomes.
Sign up for the free webinar ➡️ bit.ly/3UtzTnm
On 24 January 2025 we will be sharing insights from our claims data and hearing from a variety of speakers working to improve patient outcomes.
Sign up for the free webinar ➡️ bit.ly/3UtzTnm
November 8, 2024 at 11:51 AM
Want to learn more about managing #AaorticDissection and improve #PatientSafety?
On 24 January 2025 we will be sharing insights from our claims data and hearing from a variety of speakers working to improve patient outcomes.
Sign up for the free webinar ➡️ bit.ly/3UtzTnm
On 24 January 2025 we will be sharing insights from our claims data and hearing from a variety of speakers working to improve patient outcomes.
Sign up for the free webinar ➡️ bit.ly/3UtzTnm
Managing blood pressure. Join Dr Vikas Kapil from Barts Health NHS Trust for a free webinar on understanding and managing BP - crucial for those at risk of or recovering from an #aorticdissection. Open to patients and caregivers. Register at tadct.org/Managing-BP
November 13, 2024 at 3:29 PM
Managing blood pressure. Join Dr Vikas Kapil from Barts Health NHS Trust for a free webinar on understanding and managing BP - crucial for those at risk of or recovering from an #aorticdissection. Open to patients and caregivers. Register at tadct.org/Managing-BP