Future generations of aortic specialists will not only need to master endovascular techniques but also collectively work to preserve the open aortic skill set.

How do the long-term results of endovascular repair of aortic aneurysms compare with open surgical procedures? The study authors conducted a randomized trial in 37 UK hospitals. A total of 1252 ...

Thoracic aneurysm open surgery is a treatment for a thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA), a bulge in your aorta. The aorta, your body’s largest blood vessel, begins at your heart and extends into your ...

A new technique to repair aneurysms reduces the risk of surgery and gets patients back to normal health more quickly than existing procedures. An aneurysm is a ballooning of an artery. If one bursts, ...

An aortocaval fistula is a rare complication of an abdominal aortic aneurysm that requires immediate surgical repair. Doctors can choose to treat it with either open or endovascular surgery. An ...

A 56-year-old man with a medical history of hypertension, congestive heart failure, heavy smoking, alcoholism, and a small abdominal aortic aneurysm developed a 10 cm sacular aneurysm arising from the ...

Aortic aneurysms develop when the wall of the aorta weakens, causing it to bulge and form a balloon-like expansion. They can happen in the chest (thoracic aortic aneurysms) or, more commonly, below ...

Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are the enlargement of main arteries within the abdominal region, and are predominantly found in males aged over 65. Recognised causes of this condition include high ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say they were surprised that an algorithm indicated that women are at higher risk of kidney damage after aneurysm repair. Westend61/Getty Images About 200,000 people in the ...