Aortic Dissection Awareness: Virtual Panel Discussion

In recognition of global aortic dissection awareness day (September 19th), GADA Canada hosted an exclusive virtual panel discussion with 4 world-leading aortic experts discussing aortic dissection, awareness and addressing targeted topics gathered from the Aortic Dissection community.
Discussion Highlights:
Diagnosis of aortic dissections
Treatment of aortic dissections
Aortic Dissections during pregnancy
MAC registry insights: genetic-based management of aortic dissections
Pre- and Post-surgery care and lifestyle for aortic dissection patients
Panel experts:
Dr. Maral Ouzounian, Cardiovascular Surgeon, Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery, Peter Munk Cardiac Center, Toronto General Hospital, Canada, Chair, Professional Advisory Board, GADA Canada
Dr. Dianna Milewicz, Medical Geneticist, President George Bush Chair in Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Texas at Houston Health Science Centre, USA, Executive Chair, MAC Aorta - Montalcino Aortic Consortium
Dr. Sara Thorne, Adult Congenital Heart Disease and Obstetric Cardiologist, Peter Munk Cardiac Center, Canada
Dr. Michelle Keir, Cardiologist, Co-Director Aortopathy Clinic, Libin Cardiovascular Institute, Calgary, Canada
Moderated by: Lindsey Rusche, GADA Board of Directors and Patient Advocate
The contents of this GADA Canada hosted virtual event, such as presentations, discussions, text, graphics, images, and other materials created or presented by GADA Canada and by others appearing in the event at the invitation of GADA Canada are for educational and informational purposes only. None of the medications, courses of treatment or lifestyle & activity recommendations discussed in this virtual event should be undertaken without being discussed with your physician.