In this episode, host Roy Sheppard is joined by aortic dissection survivors Charlotte Burrows and Barbara Emmanuel, surgeon Graham Cooper and Professor Julie Sanders from King’s College London, for an important conversation about demographic blind spots in aortic dissection.
The discussion explores how age, sex and ethnicity can influence perceptions of who is at risk, how symptoms present and how quickly a diagnosis is reached. Charlotte and Barbara share their personal experiences, while Graham and Julie examine the evidence around women, ethnicity, blood pressure and the under-representation of some groups in aortic dissection research.
The conversation also explores recovery, cardiac rehabilitation, support for families and the need for more consistent information after discharge. It highlights why aortic dissection should not be viewed simply as a condition affecting older white men and why greater representation in research matters.
This episode is essential listening for patients, families, healthcare professionals and anyone interested in improving awareness, diagnosis and care for everyone affected by aortic dissection.
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