Aortic Dissection Awareness Webinar: Understand the Signs, Risks, Care and Management Practices

On September 17th, in honour of Aortic Dissection Awareness Week, GADA invited patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to a special webinar titled ‘Aortic Dissection Awareness: Understand the Signs, Risks, Care and Management Practices’ led by the following experts in the field of aortopathy:

Dr. Gnalini Sathananthan, Cardiologist
Dr. Julie Richer, Medical Geneticist
Gretchen MacCarrick, Genetic Counsellor
Dr. Siddharth Prakash, Cardiologist

This webinar discusses topics such as signs and symptoms of aortic dissection, lifestyle and medication management, genetic testing, gene-specific care, and mental health support and resources.

This webinar was moderated by Science Director of GADA Canada, Andrea Rideout, MS, CCGC, CGC.

▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
00:00 - Welcome & Opening Remarks
06:41 - Dr. Gnalini Sathananthan, discussing diagnosis, symptoms and more
32:02 - Dr. Siddharth Prakash covering medications, lifestyle and more
47:16 - Q&A
48:24 - Dr. Julie Richer explains genetic testing and more
01:02:07 - Gretchen MacCarrick, discussing mental health and more
01:17:45 - Q&A
01:25:00 - Closing Remarks


EVENT DISCLAIMER: 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. GADA Canada is a voluntary health organization and is not engaged in rendering medical advice or recommendations on diagnosis or treatment of genetic aortic disorders. The content within this virtual event
or the GADA website, www.gadacanada.ca, should not replace necessary consultations with qualified health care professionals for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Genetic aortic disorders are complex, multi-system disorders that can only be properly diagnosed and managed by skilled and trained health care professionals. The manifestations and severity of these disorders vary greatly among individuals and require personalized
medical management. 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.