Aortic Dissection Podcast

In this episode, host Roy Sheppard is joined by patients Monty and Martin, alongside clinical psychologist Dr Mark Griffiths from Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, for an honest conversation about the psychological and emotional toll of aortic dissection. The discussion explores personal experiences of trauma, delayed emotional reactions, family impacts and the long road to mental and physical r...

In this episode of our podcast series on aortic dissection, host Roy Sheppard is joined by Edward "Monty" Montgomery and Martin Hilton, both survivors of aortic dissection, alongside Dr Bejal Pandya, consultant congenital cardiologist at Barts Heart Centre. Together, they explore the journey of recovery after aortic dissection, from hospitalisation and physical rehabilitation to long-ter...

Patients discuss what it's really like to experience an aortic dissection. Hosted by Roy Shepherd, Martin Hilton and Edward “Monty” Montgomery, both survivors of aortic dissection, share their personal journeys, while Professor Mark Field, Head of Aortic Surgery at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, provides expert insight. The episode covers the anatomy of the aorta, what makes an aortic dis...