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September 19 is Aortic Dissection Awareness Day, a day to raise awareness about this potentially life-threatening condition. Aortic dissection occurs when the inner layer of the aorta splits and blood flows between layers of tissue. It’s estimated that up to 4,000 people in the US will suffer from an aortic dissection every year and early detection can be essential for successful treatment. On this special day we remember those who have been impacted by it, while also raising awareness so more people can get educated on prevention and treatment options.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1903</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Aortic Dissection Description</div><div class='timeline-text'>Physicians Rudolf Virchow and Sir William Osler first describe aortic dissection in medical literature, highlighting its serious nature.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1955</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Aortic Dissection Diagnosis</div><div class='timeline-text'>The development of the aortogram allows for the first accurate non-surgical diagnosis of aortic dissections.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1985</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Medical Advancements </div><div class='timeline-text'>Use of ultrasound, MRI, and CT scanning significantly improve the diagnostic accuracy for aortic dissection.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Early Warning Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>New strategies and protocols for early recognition of symptomology are implemented across emergency rooms nationwide to save more lives.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Aortic Dissection Awareness Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Driven by patient advocacy groups, Aortic Dissection Awareness Day is officially recognized on September 19 to spread knowledge about this severe condition.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Educate others</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Raise awareness of aortic dissection by educating your family, friends and community about the signs, symptoms, and risk factors. Share articles, videos and stories to help spread the word.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to a worthy cause</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Show your support by donating to research organizations that are dedicated to finding better treatments for aortic dissections. Your donations can make a difference.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Participate in an event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look for any local or national events related to Aortic Dissection Awareness Day and take part in them. This could be anything from attending an educational seminar to participating in a 5K run.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Wear red</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Show your support by wearing red on the day of Aortic Dissection Awareness Day. Red is the official color of the campaign, so donning some clothing or accessories in this color would be a great way to show your solidarity.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Spread awareness on Social Media</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take to social media and share messages of support for Aortic Dissection Awareness Day with your followers. Use hashtags like #AorticDissectionAwarenessDay or #ADADay when posting.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Raise Awareness of Aortic Dissections</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Aortic dissections are a medical emergency that can lead to death, so raising awareness of the signs and symptoms is important in helping individuals be aware of the dangers. Aortic Dissection Awareness Day is an important part of this process, as it helps to spread knowledge about the condition and alert sufferers to seek medical help.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Encourage Early Prevention</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Prevention is always better than cure, and by raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of aortic dissection, it encourages individuals to get checked out early if they experience any related pain or discomfort. Early diagnosis could save lives, so it's important to get the message across!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Funding for Research</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By increasing public awareness of aortic dissections, we can also generate interest in research for possible treatments and cures. This will ultimately benefit those who suffer from the condition now, as well as future generations who may one day be at risk.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Aortic Dissection Can be Hereditary</h3><p class='facts-content'>Genetics can play a significant role in aortic dissections, with certain inherited connective tissue disorders such as Marfan syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome having been linked to increased risk.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Men Are More Likely to Experience Aortic Dissection</h3><p class='facts-content'>Men suffer from aortic dissections two to three times more often than women, particularly in their 60s and 70s.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>They Can Happen at Any Age</h3><p class='facts-content'>While more common in older people, aortic dissections can also happen in children and young adults, especially if they have certain genetic disorders or a family history of the condition.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>High Blood Pressure is the Most Common Risk Factor</h3><p class='facts-content'>About three-quarters of people who experience an aortic dissection have had high blood pressure. It's important to manage high blood pressure to reduce the likelihood of this life-threatening condition.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Not All Chest Pains Lead To a Heart Attack</h3><p class='facts-content'>Many people often mistake an aortic dissection for a heart attack because the symptoms can be similar. But unlike most heart attacks, an aortic dissection can be characterized by a sudden severe pain that reaches its maximum intensity immediately.</p></div></div>
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