Bicuspid Aortic Foundation September TAAD Proclamation

Culver City, California Proclamation

TAAD Awareness Month

(left to right) Councilmember Alan Corlin, Councilmember Steven Rose, Vice-Mayor Gary Silbiger, Dr. Sharo Raissi, Councilmember Carol Gross, Arlys Velebir, Mayor Albert Vera

The Bicuspid Aortic Foundation is very grateful to Mayor Albert Vera and the Culver City Council for their assistance in increasing public awareness of TAAD through this proclamation on September 12, 2005.

P R O C L A M A T I O N

THORACIC AORTIC ANEURYSM AND DISSECTION
AWARENESS MONTH

SEPTEMBER 2005

WHEREAS, the Bicuspid Aortic Foundation originated in 2002, with a need for advocacy in the diagnosis
and treatment of thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection (TAAD); and

WHEREAS, the Bicuspid Aortic Foundation has designated September as Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm and
Dissection Awareness Month; and

WHEREAS, TAAD is the bulging or tearing of the largest artery in the chest, regardless of cause; and

WHEREAS, TAAD represents a life-threatening but highly treatable condition due to advances in diagnostic, medical, and surgical technologies; and

WHEREAS, proactive diagnosis and appropriate treatment of TAAD minimize the incidence of emergency situations, dramatically improving survival and quality of life; and

WHEREAS, there is a need for increased public awareness of TAAD’s known risk factors as well as the benefits of accurate diagnostic testing, appropriate medical care, and expert surgical treatment;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Culver City, California, hereby proclaims the month of September as "TAAD Awareness Month" to foster broader understanding, early detection, and preservation of the health and well being of those affected.

DATED this 12th day of September, 2005.

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Albert Vera - Mayor

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Gary Silbiger -Vice-Mayor                                         Carol A. Gross - Councilmember

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Alan Corlin - Councilmember                                     Steven J. Rose- Councilmember

On February 4, 2004, Richard Houchin's ascending aorta dissected while he was at his rental property in Culver City, California. Members of the Culver City Fire Department paramedic team responded, first transporting Richard to a local hospital, and then on to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where Dr. Sharo Raissi performed emergency surgery. Please click here to read more about what happened to Richard.

Sharing Lives....to Save Lives....

In keeping with the theme "Share Your Life to Save a Life", on the pages listed below we feature information about TAAD through the experience of those affected by it.

"September" - In Memory of Doug Grieshop

One Day In December - A Window into the World of TAAD

Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease - Today and Tomorrow

Memories and Hope

Contact Us
Bicuspid Aortic Foundation
30100 Town Center Drive, Suite O-299
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Telephone
Toll free in the US (888) 310-HOPE (4673)
or
(949) 495-0027

Fax: (949) 606-0413

Email: contactus@bicuspidfoundation.com

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