Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust

Aortic Dissection Podcast

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The Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust’s podcast series brings together patients and medical experts in open, informative conversations about living with aortic dissection. Each episode explores real-life experiences, shares practical advice, and addresses the most commonly asked questions to help patients, families and healthcare professionals better understand and manage the condition.

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The Hidden Struggles of Aortic Dissection Survivors 28.08.2025 41:40

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...

Aortic Dissection Recovery Advice 28.08.2025 37:34

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...

What Is Aortic Dissection Really Like? 28.08.2025 36:26

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...