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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - September 6, 2006 D-02cAGENDA ITEM D -02c CITY OF LORI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION TM AGENDATITLE: Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection Awareness Month MEETING DATE: September 6, 2006 PREPARED BY: City Clerk RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Mayor Hitchcock present a proclamation proclaiming the month of September 2006 as "Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection Awareness Month" in the City of Lodi. BACK( P(XJND INFORMATION: The Mayor has been requested to present a proclamation proclaiming the month of September 2006 as "Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection Awareness Month" in the City of Lodi. Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection (TAAD) is the bulging or tearing of the aorta in the chest. TAAD represents a life-threatening but also highly treatable condition due to advances in diagnostic, medical, and surgical technologies. Proactive diagnosis and appropriate treatment of TAAD minimize the incidence of emergency situations, dramatically improving survival and quality of life. Carrie Mettler, Lodi resident and representative of the Bicuspid Aortic Foundation, will be at the meeting to accept the proclamation. FISCAL IMPACT: None. FUNDING AVAILABLE: None required. Je er M. rrin Interim City Clerk JMP APPROVED: Blair, City Manager council/councom/Presentation2. doc BiICUSPID AORTIC FOUNDATION 30100 Town Center Drive, Suite 0-299 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (888) 310 -HOPE Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection (TAAD) The aorta, the largest artery in the body, carries oxygen rich blood away from the heart. The part of the aorta in the chest (thoracic aorta) may be affected by various conditions that cause it to bulge (aneurysm) or tear (dissection). Tearing of the aorta is life threatening, and complete rupture is almost instantaneously fatal. There were approximately 15,000 aorta -related deaths (including both the thoracic and abdominal aorta) reported by the US National Center for Health Statistics in 2002. However, it is difficult to distinguish TAAD from heart attacks, so the actual number of deaths due to TAAD is unknown. Without autopsies (which are not routinely done) to definitively determine the cause, some deaths attributed to massive heart attacks may in reality be due to TAAD. Risk Factors The following may result in the development of TAAD: • Bicuspid aortic valve disease • Other connective tissue disorders (Ehlers-Danlos, Marfan, Turners, Williams syndroines, etc.) • Other unspecified familial and connective tissue disorders (familial TAAD) • Hypertension (high blood pressure) • Atherosclerosis • Smoking • Infectious and inflammatory conditions (Takayasu's aortitis, giant cell arteritis, rheumatoid aortitis, syphilitic aortitis) • Injury Diagnostic Screening • CT with contrast • MRI with contrast • Echocardiogram (ascending aorta), or transesophageai echocardiogram For Additional Information Please visit the Bicuspid Aortic Foundation web site at http://www'.biegMidfoundation.com. Donations and Volunteer Opportunities The Bicuspid Aortic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to promoting the health and well being of those affected by TAAD. An all -volunteer organization, its resources are devoted to helping those with TAAD live active, productive lives and supporting research activities aimed at advancing its treatment. For further information about how you can help, please contact the Foundation at (888) 310 -HOPE (4637), by email at contactussLa)bicuspidfoundation.com, or by mail at 30100 Town Center Drive, Suite 0-299, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677. Copyright ® Bicuspid Aortic Foundation, 2005 All Rights Reserved BICUSPID AORTIC FOUNDATION "Creating a Climate of Hope" Wint is Bisusd Aortic Vale Disease (DAVD)? Cwv* clinical atm scientific studies are revealing that bicuspid aortic valve disease is not a simple valve condition. It inky appy to be a genefically based con- nective tissue disorder estunst to be present in up to 2% of the population. An in- clusive nelusive definition, listing the major areas of the body possibly affected, is needed. Not everything is Mood today, but enough is known to identify several major chwaatmstics of this condition. A4 VA incudes IA* f vhsg: • litoopid aortic valve • Thosncic aortic dation, wieurysca, or dissection • Labde hypertension (hygh blood pressure which cbmqp Wieldy with stress or ex- ercise) R MW ale ink- • MW valve leakage • C.oNctstion of the aorta • KWiey or liver Cysts • New- visim • MuscWoekelaW eve changes (scoliosis, motive spinal discs, flexible joinK flat etr') • Aneurysm of smiler arteries, inchg bead vessels (berry aneurysms) Not everyone has all of the listed characteristics. However, those disposed with a bicuspid aortic valve, who may have wondered why they also have high blood pres- sure, a leaking mmol valve, or poor eye sight, will recognize themselves in the defi- nition above. In many people, BAVD is not just an abnortnally shaped aortic valve the may some day, when they are older, need to be repaired or replaced. A broader description is needed to include those who: • require aortic valve treatment in infancy, childhood, or as young adults. • develop an aortic aneurysm. • develop an aortic aneurysm after their bicuspid aortic valves have been replaced. • experience dissection of their ascending aorta. • have mitral valve failure. For more information please visit our website at www. bicuspidfoundation.com Bicuspid Aortic �oundatiorn, 30100 Town Center Drive, Ste. 0-299, Laguna. Niguel CA 92677 Telephone toll free (888) 310 -HOPE