Statistics

Aortic disease is one of the top ten causes of death of men in the developed world.
There are approximately 15,000 aortic surgical procedures performed annually in the UK, of which around 75% are in men.
Aneurysm of the aorta (weakening of the structure and subsequent stretching of the wall with risk of bursting and death) is the commonest aortic problem.
It occurs mostly in older men – although a significant proportion of aneurysms occur in young adults (20-40 years) who have genetic disorders.

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Channel Challenge for Mum

We lost our beloved Mum, Emma, in October 2020. To mark the four-year anniversary of her passing, Adam, Louise, Harriet, Zac, and others will honour her memory by taking on the Bude Sea Pool Channel Challenge on September 28, 2024. They will swim the equivalent of the English Channel—22 miles or 440 lengths—in the 91-metre long sea pool. We want to raise funds for the Aortic Centre Trust to raise awareness, support patients, and contribute to research for better treatment and prevention.
Dr Stanley Payne

Stan was a wonderful, warm and loving person. He was a gentle giant and gave the best cwtches ever and will be remembered with a smile for his humor and his generous nature. He was respected and loved by all that knew him . Stan was sadly taken well before his time. The best husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. Stan was my rock, my soulmate and best friend.
In Loving Memory of Nancy Jean & Sallyann

Mother & Daughter Both Taken
Nancy Jean

Mum passed away a week ago after 9 years of battling with an inoperable aortic aneurysm her daughter Sallyann also passed with a brain aneurysm

How to investigate the aorta

The preferred way of investigating the aorta depends on the urgency. In an emergency the goal is to make a diagnosis as quickly as possible.
Who is at risk of aortic disease?

Aortic disease can affect anyone but occurs mostly in those how have longstanding high blood pressure or a hereditary predisposition