
Gareth Owens
@icarus1054
Welsh Physicist, Chartered IT Professional & Executive; also singer, genealogist, classic BMW enthusiast, #AorticDissection survivor & Patient Advocate
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28-01-2012 16:58:46
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Delighted that our friends at Vascular Society have featured the upcoming YouTube premiere of #PilgrimoftheTides on the homepage of their website too. We #AorticDissection patients love our #Vascular surgeons. ♥️ THINK AORTA Global Vascular SVS ESVS vascularsociety.org.uk/events/73/pilg…

Many congratulations to my friends at Terumo Aortic, whose products keep me alive every moment of every day since my #AorticDissection. Well-deserved recognition as a healthtech leader.

Tonight, don't miss the YouTube premiere of 'Pilgrim of the Tides', a film by Nigel Morgan about Michael Lambert and his journey to circumnavigate the UK coast in his kayak for #AorticDissection charities. I'll be saying a few words about Aortic Dissection Awareness UK & Ireland. youtube.com/live/dYSvvV6hq…

Pleased to see my comment article about #AorticDissection published in Nature Reviews Cardiology today. Hope it will lead to improvements in patient care. Pls read, comment and RT. Aortic Dissection Awareness UK & Ireland THINK AORTA Global British Cardiovascular Society SCTS UK UK-AS rdcu.be/epg10


Great insights from Sherene, as ever. This is why the #Aorta is now classified in international guidelines as an organ. There is so much more about it to understand, as we improve #Aortic patient care. THINK AORTA Global

Looking forward to speaking at the inaugural Edinburgh Aortic Summit at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh on Thu/Fri. In-person tickets are sold out, but you can still register to attend virtually. THINK AORTA Global Aortic Dissection Awareness UK & Ireland fitwise.eventsair.com/eas2025/virtua…


A privilege to share how #patientadvocacy is improving care in #AorticDissection at the inaugural Edinburgh Aortic Summit at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Congratulations Orwa Falah on a great meeting. THINK AORTA Global Aortic Dissection Awareness UK & Ireland Vessel Plus Vascular Society UK-AS Vascular News



You are the original #Aortologist Thais Coutinho 🙂 We need more like you. EACTS THINK AORTA Global

Sad to hear that Wes Streeting is scrapping Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB). Their 2020 national investigation and report was instrumental in delivering best practice guidance for the diagnosis of Aortic Dissection in Emergency Departments, which is saving hundreds of lives a year. THINK AORTA Global


Another Fantastic Resource Launched from our charity Aortic Dissection Awareness UK & Ireland aorticdissectionawareness.org/news/new-patie… congratulations to all involved Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust British Cardiovascular Society Aortic Dissection Buddies UK & Ireland Vascular Society

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Great to see EACTS having an educational focus on acute Aortic Dissection. Aortic Dissection Awareness UK & Ireland THINK AORTA Global


Great to see a conference focused on Aortic Dissection happening in India. ❤️ THINK AORTA Global

The inaugural Edinburgh Aortic Summit at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh was notable for its high level of patient engagement. It was humbling and inspiring to listen to Ria's story of Aortic Dissection and successful repair at such a young age. Aortic Dissection Awareness UK & Ireland THINK AORTA Global @