Bill > HR229

This resolution recognizes September 19, 2025, as "Aortic Disease Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania, highlighting the critical health risks associated with aortic diseases. The resolution provides extensive background on aortic conditions, explaining that the aorta is the body's largest artery responsible for carrying oxygenated blood, and details several serious aortic diseases including aortic stenosis, traumatic aortic ruptures, Marfan syndrome, and abdominal aortic aneurysms. It emphasizes the significant health impact of these conditions, noting that over 25,000 Americans die annually from aortic stenosis and more than 13,000 from abdominal aortic aneurysms. The resolution also identifies key risk factors such as smoking, age, gender, genetic predisposition, and other health conditions, while discussing prevention strategies like maintaining a healthy diet, controlling blood pressure, and engaging in regular exercise. The primary goal of "Aortic Disease Awareness Day" is to educate Pennsylvanians about these potentially lethal, often asymptomatic conditions, promote health screenings, encourage healthy lifestyles, and commemorate those who have lost their lives to aortic diseases.

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