Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust

More needs to be done to save the lives lost to #aorticdissection in #emergencymedicine.

Please watch and share this 3 minute masterclass created by experts, and together we can make a difference.

#AortaEd

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Patient input, supported by TADCT, has been vital to the design of the @EarnestTrial. Prof Bicknell speaks with Steve Perryman MBE about what patients need to know before taking part. If you’ve experienced an aortic dissection or know someone who has, support is available. tadct.org/EARNEST

We’re funding Aortic Specialist Nurses and Advanced Practitioners again in 2026, to improve outcomes and manage family risk. NHS Trusts can apply to establish or grow aortic services. Closing 30th April 2026. Apply at tadct.org/APFunding

Prof Colin Bicknell, Consultant Vascular Surgeon at Imperial College, introduces the @EarnestTrial. Funded by the @NIHRresearch, this research will explore whether earlier treatment with a stent, rather than medication alone, could support better healing of the aorta and reduce future complications. Colin explains why this matters. tadct.org/EARNEST

BBC DJ Bob Harris OBE shares his personal experience of a type B #aorticdissection. The shock of the initial event, the fear of recurrence, taking daily medication and learning to live confidently with the condition. Many patients share similar journeys. Could the @imperialcollege EARNEST trial help improve long-term quality of life? tadct.org/EARNEST