Montalcino Aortic Consortium

Montalcino Aortic Consortium (MAC) - clinical international investigators committed to diagnosing & managing aortic disorders and their genetic causes.

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Collaboration is at the heart of MAC’s research.

MAC members, Dr. Siddharth Prakash and Dr. David R. Murdock are developing UTHealth Genomic Medicine Guidance App designed to support clinicians and empower patients living with #GAD

🔗 https://t.co/0IO8RG9bRT

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🗣 T – Talk About It

Aortic dissection often runs in families due to underlying genetic aortic disorders like Marfan syndrome, but many people don’t know they’re at risk.

Talking about it saves lives.

#STAT #AorticDissection #AortEd #GeneticDisorder #ThinkAortaThinkFamily

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🏥 A – Aortic Imaging Saves Lives.

When an aortic dissection is suspected, quick access to aortic imaging like a CT scan is essential. Rapid imaging helps confirm the diagnosis, enabling immediate surgical intervention to save lives.

#STAT #AortaEd #CTScan #SaveLives #Aorta

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⌚ T – Time is Critical

Aortic dissection can become fatal within hours. Early recognition and immediate action can be the difference between life and death.

Don’t wait. Act fast. Save lives.

#STAT #AortEd #ThinkAortaThinkFamily
#AorticDissectionAwareness

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🔍S – Suspect. Know the signs.

Recognizing an aortic dissection can save someone’s life. Learn more about the aorta: https://t.co/ijvQAQybmD

#STAT #ThinkAorta #AorticDissection #ADAW #Aorta #GAD #HTAD #AortaEd #KnowTheSigns #SaveLives

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In honour of #AorticDissection Awareness Week (September 14-20th), GADA invites patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to a special, free webinar on September 17th!

🔗 Register now: https://t.co/Kd3MW79dty

#AortaEd #Aorta #Webinar #HTAD #Cardiology

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🫀Variants in the MYLK gene significantly increase the risk of aortic disease, even with minimal enlargement. Data from MAC informs earlier surgical decisions.

📖Learn more: https://t.co/XBd9oTmYvw

#aorticdissection #geneticresearch #geneticdisorder #researchsaveslives #aorta

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All smiles at the 2025 MAC Summit! 😁Tirone David Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Dr. Nanette Alvarez, and GADA Executive Director, Linda Malone are proud to know that their work ensures that those living with genetic aortic disorders receive the care they deserve. #GAD #Aorta

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Smooth Muscle Dysfunction Syndrome (SMDS)- is caused by specific ACTA2 variants. Research shows early screening is crucial, with aneurysms reported as early as age 10.

🔗 Learn more about this rare syndrome: https://t.co/WqgWkz5MGH

#ACTA2 #MedicalResearch #GeneticTesting

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Share your story, help save lives! ❤️

If you or someone you love has been affected by a #geneticaorticdisorder or #aorticdissection, your voice can help raise awareness and inspire hope.

📩 If you’re ready to share, submit your story to GADA here: https://t.co/XxdVxiOXvA

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Thanks to dedicated researchers like Montalcino Aortic Consortium Executive Chair, Dr. Dianna Milewicz, new genes that lead to aortic disorders are actively being discovered, allowing doctors to identify people at risk of aortic disorders before life-threatening events occur!

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The ACTA2 gene was the first discovered cause of non-syndromic aortic disease. Research from MAC shows individuals with ACTA2 variants have a high risk of aortic dissection, influencing surgical decisions. Read more: https://t.co/XmHyFJV3vu

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We’re excited to share that Dr. David E. Tirone, renowned Cardiologist and pioneer in aortic surgery, has been inducted into the Canada Walk of Fame, a recognition of a lifetime dedicated to helping patients and saving lives! #GAD #CanadaWalkofFame #Healthcare

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At the 2025 Montalcino Aortic Consortium (MAC) Summit, Clinical Geneticist, Dr. David Murdock, MD shared his groundbreaking research on how facial recognition technology may help identify Genetic Aortic Disorders 🧬 #GAD #GeneticResearch

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Congratulations to Dr. Alvarez, Cardiologist, a pioneer in the field of aortic care, who was awarded the Tirone David Lifetime Achievement award for her outstanding and sustained contributions to the care, science, and advocacy related to #HTAD and #cardiovasculardisorders!

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In 2013, GADA Canada called for an international meeting that led to the formation of the Montalcino Aortic Consortium and a global patient registry. On May 21-25, MAC hosted its 4th meeting to advance care for heritable thoracic #aorticdisease. Thank you to our researchers!

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Take this opportunity to participate in a unique research survey from @UTHealthHouston about health outcomes related to competitive sports events in people with Thoracic Aortic Disease. Deadline to participate is August 10. Click here: https://t.co/fnyBkQITRg #thinkaorta #aortaed

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Dr. Siddharth Prakash, Cardiologist and member of @MACAorta, along with a team at @UTHealthHouston are conducting this survey. Click here to learn more: https://t.co/uxGWjk33fw #thinkaorta #aortaed

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Take this opportunity to participate in a unique research survey from @UTHealthHouston about health outcomes related to competitive sports events in people with Thoracic Aortic Disease. Deadline to participate is August 10. Click here: https://t.co/fnyBkQITRg #thinkaorta #aortaed

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Happy Canada Day from GADA Canada! This year, '#THINKAORTA Canada' launched in partnership with GADA. The life-saving campaign aims to improve early detection & diagnosis of aortic dissections & treatment of #GeneticAorticDisorders. Learn more here: https://t.co/Q2RoLMjfuZ

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Join us for a clinical webinar to highlight a new Genomic Medicine Guidance app. The app is designed as a point-of-care tool to deliver concise clinical information about gene variants that cause heritable aortic disease. #CardioEd #AortaED #GeneChat