• Aneurysms that involve the ascending aorta may extend as far proximally as the aortic annulus and as far distally as the innominate artery, whereas descending thoracic aneurysms begin beyond the left subclavian artery. (medscape.com)
  • [ 6 ] They successfully replaced the ascending aorta with an aortic allograft. (medscape.com)
  • When the aortic valve is diseased in addition to the ascending aorta, the Bentall procedure is used to treat the entire aortic root. (wikipedia.org)
  • MAH cardiothoracic surgeons treat diseases on ascending aorta, aortic arch, descending aorta including thoracoabdominal repairs, thoracic and abdominal aorta endovascular stent graft procedures which are all performed by a multidisciplinary surgical team. (mahdelhi.org)
  • Open surgical intervention remains the reference standard for acute TAAD and chronic TAAD with complications until an endoprosthesis that will suit the complex anatomy of aortic root, ascending aorta, and aortic arch is developed. (duke.edu)
  • Surveillance imaging demonstrated progressive dilation (>1 cm in five years) of the native ascending aorta and proximal arch with pseudoaneurysmal dilation at the prior aortic anastomosis. (figshare.com)
  • At the union of the ascending aorta with the aortic arch, the caliber of the vessel is increased. (medscape.com)
  • Dissection is another condition that may affect the thoracic aorta. (medscape.com)
  • The dissection can also progress proximally, to involve the aortic sinus, aortic valve, and coronary arteries. (medscape.com)
  • Thoracic aortic dissection (TAD) is a catastrophic disease worldwide, but the pathogenic genes and pathways are largely unclear. (hindawi.com)
  • Thoracic aortic dissection (TAD) is a catastrophic cardiovascular disease with the separation of the layers of the aortic wall [ 1 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • OAS is used to treat aneurysms of the abdominal and thoracic aorta, aortic dissection, acute aortic syndrome, and aortic ruptures. (wikipedia.org)
  • The objective of the study is to determine the safety and efficacy of the TBE in treating lesions of the aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta, which includes dissection, trauma or aneurysm. (cooperhealth.org)
  • Preoperative diagnoses included annulo-aortic ectasia ( n = 2), localized dissection of the sinus of Valsalva ( n = 2), acute type B aortic dissection ( n = 1), and chronic type B ( n = 4). (springer.com)
  • A thoracoabdominal aortic replacement was required in three patients who had descending replacement for residual chronic type B aortic dissection. (springer.com)
  • A patient who had thoracic endovascular aortic repair for complicated acute type B aortic dissection showed no aortic dilatation for 7 years after TEVAR. (springer.com)
  • Despite no characteristic physical findings besides hypertension, connective tissue disease including ACTA2 mutations should be considered for aortic dissection in young adult patients. (springer.com)
  • Mutation of ACTA2 gene as an important cause of familial and nonfamilial nonsyndromatic thoracic aortic aneurysm and/or dissection (TAAD). (springer.com)
  • LeMaire SA, Russell L. Epidemiology of thoracic aortic dissection. (springer.com)
  • Complications of endovascular stent-graft repairs of the thoracic aorta include spinal cord ischemic injury, retrograde aortic dissection, and iliofemoral arterial injury. (mhmedical.com)
  • This chapter presents the advantages and challenges of thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) of the following pathologies of the thoracic aorta: aneurysm, dissection, penetrating atheromatous ulcers, intramural hematomas (IMHs), and traumatic lesions. (mhmedical.com)
  • Clinical research interests include thoracic aortic diseases (aortic dissection, aneurysm) and cardiac valvular disease, including surgical treatment, endovascular thoracic aortic stent-graft repair, mitral valve repair, and valve-sparing aortic root replacement. (stanford.edu)
  • Consequently TEVAR is now the preferred treatment of the diseases affecting the distal part of the aortic arch and the descending aorta as aortic type B dissection, thoracic aneurysms or traumatic lesions. (rsyd.dk)
  • Professor Nienaber is a consultant cardiologist at Royal Brompton Hospital, with his research and clinical activities focused on the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of acute and chronic aortic pathologies, such as aneurysms and aortic dissection. (rbht.nhs.uk)
  • He is the co-founder of IRAD (International Registry of Aortic Dissection), which operates as a global network for acute aortic conditions. (rbht.nhs.uk)
  • Through this, he has pioneered new endovascular techniques to treat aortic dissection and initiated and participated in guideline-changing trials. (rbht.nhs.uk)
  • Launched in March of 2021, Aortic Center at Morristown Medical Center provides a comprehensive, innovative approach to patients with diseases of the thoracic aorta such as aortic aneurysm, aortic dissection, aortic disease that may accompany bicuspid aortic valve, connective tissue disorder, and other aortic pathology. (atlantichealth.org)
  • Scholars@Duke publication: Knowledge gaps in surgical management for aortic dissection. (duke.edu)
  • Knowledge gaps in surgical management for aortic dissection. (duke.edu)
  • Aortic dissection (AD) is recognized as a potentially fatal condition and its standard treatment has been surgical intervention for acute type A AD (TAAD) and complicated acute type B AD (TBAD), and medical management for uncomplicated acute type B AD. (duke.edu)
  • Apart from his clinical work, Dr. Tadros is also actively involved in research focused on how to optimize outcomes for patients undergoing endovascular aneurysm repair, thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair, and type-B aortic dissection repair. (mountsinai.org)
  • Read Dr. Tadros' review article which concludes that patients with Type B Aortic Dissection need early intervention with a stent graft to repair the torn aorta. (mountsinai.org)
  • The patient previously suffered a type A aortic dissection with involvement of the root and aortic valve fourteen years prior. (figshare.com)
  • [ 4 ] Nonetheless, ongoing studies are still trying to identify which patients with thoracic aortic dissection can benefit from TEVAR. (medscape.com)
  • Patients with complicated dissections, including cases of malperfusion (where a blood supply is impeded by flaps of aortic tissue caused by the dissection), appear to benefit from TEVAR to seal the site of dissection and reappose aortic wall layers. (medscape.com)
  • To address this question, a prospective, randomized clinical trial has been completed in Europe, the INSTEAD XL trial (INvestigation of STEnt grafts in patients with type B aortic dissection), which initially at 1 year did not show a mortality benefit. (medscape.com)
  • Among the developments in the latest version, the guideline recognises the increasing role for thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) in the management of uncomplicated type B aortic dissection, in line with clinical trials of repair of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms with endografts that have reported results suggesting that endovascular repair is an option for patients with suitable anatomy. (vascularnews.com)
  • Among the new recommendations in the guideline, the threshold for surgical intervention for sporadic aortic root and ascending aortic aneurysms has been lowered from 5.5cm to 5cm in certain individuals-reflecting that the risk of aortic aneurysm or dissection increases with size. (vascularnews.com)
  • With this recommendation, select individuals may get surgery sooner to prevent death from an aortic aneurysm or dissection. (vascularnews.com)
  • Surgery is performed inside the patient's aorta and does not require the chest or abdomen to be opened as with open surgical aneurysm repair. (baycare.org)
  • Studies show TEVAR patients have almost 80 percent fewer complications than patients treated with open surgical aneurysm repair. (baycare.org)
  • In 2003, OAS was surpassed by endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) as the most common technique for repairing abdominal aortic aneurysms in the United States. (wikipedia.org)
  • Prior to the advent of endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), OAS was the only surgical treatment available for aortic aneurysms. (wikipedia.org)
  • Sixty-two patients (54.9%) underwent thoracic endovascular aortic repair, 22 underwent endovascular aneurysm repair (19.5%), and 29 (25.6%) required open surgery. (nih.gov)
  • These procedures performed from within the aorta are called endovascular repairs and are referred to EVAR (endovascular aneurysm repair) when done to abdominal aneurysms, or TEVR (thoracic endovascular aortic repair) when done in the chest. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
  • Fenestrated endovascular aneurysm repair (FEVAR) is a minimally invasive technique used to treat complex abdominal aortic aneurysms. (universitymedicalimagingtoronto.ca)
  • Our program received a "high performing" rating (the highest possible) from U.S. News & World Report for abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, aortic valve surgery and transcatheter aortic valve replacement. (umcvc.org)
  • TEVAR (Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair) is the preferred treatment of diseases in the distal part of the aortic arch and descending aorta, such as aneurysms, dissections and traumatically caused lesions. (rsyd.dk)
  • In attempts of making surgical repair of aortic diseases less invasive TEVAR has evolved. (rsyd.dk)
  • TEVAR is a relatively simple treatment of often very complex aortic diseases or severely traumatized patients, and the outcome is therefore not infrequently characterized as being poor with a high degree of mortality and morbidity. (rsyd.dk)
  • In the TEVAR database each treated patient has consecutively and prospectively been registered in terms of sex, age, risk factors such as smoking, hypertension, ischemic heart disease, cardiac arrhythmia and hypercholesterolemia and the specifications of the type of disease and the exact procedure performed. (rsyd.dk)
  • Importantly, a small percentage of patients who were undergoing TEVAR did not have their aneurysms entirely excluded from the aortic circulation at 1- and 2-year follow-up. (medscape.com)
  • Dake et al and investigators in Europe later showed TEVAR could be performed from a technical standpoint in patients with descending thoracic aortic dissections (patients with tears in the wall of their aortas). (medscape.com)
  • [ 6 ] However, 5-year follow-up revealed an aorta-specific survival benefit in patients treated with TEVAR versus medical therapy (6.9% vs 19.3% risk of aorta-specific mortality, respectively), as well as less disease progression risk(27.0% vs 46.1%, respectively). (medscape.com)
  • University of Florida/Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida, experience with open repair and Thoracic EndoVascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR) repair of thoracic aortic disease with a shift toward TEVAR. (medscape.com)
  • At times, depending on the location of the aneurysm, a minimally invasive procedure called a thoracic aortic endograft repair (TEVAR) may be performed where the diseased aorta is replaced by a graft deployed through a small puncture in the groin. (monmouthcardiology.com)
  • Open aortic surgery (OAS), also known as open aortic repair (OAR), describes a technique whereby an abdominal, thoracic or retroperitoneal surgical incision is used to visualize and control the aorta for purposes of treatment, usually by the replacement of the affected segment with a prosthetic graft. (wikipedia.org)
  • OAS is distinct from aortic valve repair and aortic valve replacement, as OAS describes surgery of the aorta, rather than of the heart valves. (wikipedia.org)
  • An axillary-bifemoral bypass is another type of vascular bypass used to treat aortic pathology, however it is not true open aortic surgery as it reconstructs the flow of blood to the legs from the arm, rather than in the native location of the aorta. (wikipedia.org)
  • Open aortic surgery (OAS) is used to treat patients with aortic aneurysms greater than 5.5 cm in diameter, to treat aortic rupture of an aneurysm any size, to treat aortic dissections, and to treat acute aortic syndrome. (wikipedia.org)
  • Disease of the aorta proximal to the left subclavian artery in the chest lies within the specialty of cardiac surgery, and is treated via procedures such as the valve-sparing aortic root replacement. (wikipedia.org)
  • The shift away from open aortic surgery towards endovascular surgery since 2003 has been driven by worse perioperative mortality associated with OAS, particularly in patients in relatively frail health. (wikipedia.org)
  • Technology came out about 20 years ago that enabled us to endovascularly repair aortic aneurysms below the kidney arteries," says vascular surgeon Joseph V. Lombardi, MD, FACS, head of the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and director of the Cooper Aortic Center. (cooperhealth.org)
  • 50 years old) who underwent surgery for thoracic aortic diseases between 2004 and 2014. (springer.com)
  • Treatment is endovascular stent grafting or surgery. (msdmanuals.com)
  • He then completed a surgical residency at New York Methodist Hospital of Weill Cornell Medical College, followed by cardiothoracic surgery training at Brigham and Women's Hospital. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
  • In addition, Dr. Zhan obtained training in endovascular surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
  • Dr. Zhan is board certified in cardiothoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
  • Dr. Zhan's research and clinical interests included endovascular surgery for valvular diseases and aortic aneurysms, coronary artery bypass graft, arrhythmia surgery, minimally invasive surgery, aortic surgery, heart transplantation and implantation of ventricular assist devices. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
  • Dr. Harmandeep Singh is board certified in general surgery and vascular surgery and provides evaluation and treatment of diseases of the arteries and veins outside the heart which includes thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms, arterial blockages in the carotid arteries, lower and upper extremities, renal arteries, mesenteric arteries, dialysis access creation and maintenance, varicose veins, and other vascular diseases. (southnassau.org)
  • Therapies include medications, minimally invasive endovascular surgery, and surgical reconstruction. (southnassau.org)
  • Cardiothoracic surgery unit has established a dedicated unit for surgical /interventional procedures for valvular diseases including left atrial appendage ligation and electro cautery maze. (mahdelhi.org)
  • We use the endovascular approach for thoracic aorta aneurysm surgery. (mahdelhi.org)
  • Martin R. Back, MD, FACS, RPVI, is a professor of surgery and chief of the division of vascular surgery and endovascular therapy at the University of Florida College of Medicine.Dr. Back was previously a professor of surgery at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. (everydayhealth.com)
  • He also served as the chief of vascular surgery at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, as well as the co-director of the noninvasive vascular laboratories at the James Haley VA and the USF division of vascular and endovascular surgery.Dr. Back earned his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Salvatore T Scali, MD, FACS, DFSVS, RPVI, is a professor of surgery in the division of vascular surgery and endovascular therapy at the University of Florida College o. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Scott Robinson, MD is an assistant professor in the Division of Vascular Surgery & Endovascular Therapy at the University of Florida College of Medicine. (everydayhealth.com)
  • The vascular and endovascular surgery team at Ochsner Health provides multidisciplinary care using leading-edge techniques and technology to treat complex vascular diseases. (ochsner.org)
  • Not all vascular or venous disease treatment requires surgery. (ochsner.org)
  • Most modern surgery to treat vascular disease is endovascular, or minimally invasive. (ochsner.org)
  • When endovascular surgery is not an option, our surgeons use open surgical techniques but will always take a conservative approach. (ochsner.org)
  • Full Professor of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. (1library.org)
  • 7 Assistant Physician of the Medical Section of Vascular Surgery and member of the Endovascular Intervention Centre of the Instituto Dante Pazzanese de Cardiologia. (1library.org)
  • The Department of Vascular Surgery comprises top-of-the-line medical infrastructure and world-class surgeons to offer diagnostic and therapeutic expertise for a wide range of vascular diseases. (kauveryhospital.com)
  • He was the first person in India to be awarded an M.Ch. in Vascular Surgery and the first Vascular Surgeon to start Endovascular surgeries in Tamilnadu. (kauveryhospital.com)
  • When you are having a major procedure, such as open-heart surgery, a dedicated and experienced team managing each aspect of the surgical process is extremely important. (hiltonheadregional.com)
  • The choices as I see them are: thoracic surgery, vascular surgery including endovascular techniques, some valvular surgery, and coronary surgery on patients who have run out of other options. (ctsnet.org)
  • He serves as Site Director of Endovascular Aortic Surgery for The Mount Sinai Hospital. (mountsinai.org)
  • Using advanced techniques such as endovascular surgery, Dr. Garrido specializes in performing minimally invasive, primarily outpatient procedures. (24-7pressrelease.com)
  • The frozen elephant trunk (FET) technique allows for extensive aortic disease to be treated using a single procedure that combines open surgery with endovascular treatment. (figshare.com)
  • The Frozen Elephant Trunk Technique: European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Position and Bologna Experience. (figshare.com)
  • The Korean journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, 50(1), 1-7. (figshare.com)
  • The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 108(3), 680-686. (figshare.com)
  • In 1994, Dake et al first reported the use of thoracic "stent-grafts" for the treatment of descending thoracic aortic aneurysms in patients who were believed to be at excessive risk for conventional open surgery. (medscape.com)
  • In addition, the guideline updates the definition for rapid aneurysm growth rate, and surgery is recommended for individuals with aneurysms of aortic root and ascending thoracic aorta with a confirmed growth rate of ≥0.3cm per year across two consecutive years or ≥0.5 cm in one year. (vascularnews.com)
  • Guidance for the size of aortic injury that would indicate a need for surgery should be adjusted for the patient's body surface area or height. (vascularnews.com)
  • An aortoesophageal fistula after an esophageal SEMS insertion for a benign disease has rarely been reported and only in cases where there was a thoracic neoplasm, thoracic aortic aneurism, endovascular stent repair, foreign body or esophageal surgery. (wjgnet.com)
  • In some cases, surgery is not always the best treatment for patients with aortic conditions. (umcvc.org)
  • She worked for Steward Medical Group specializing in Thoracic Surgery. (centerforvasculardiseases.com)
  • Northside Vascular Surgery is a full-service vascular surgery and endovascular therapy practice that specifically focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the veins and arteries. (northside.com)
  • The Department of General, Abdominal, Vascular Surgery and Traumatology offers the full range of surgical options in these fields. (bookinghealth.com)
  • Of particular interest is surgery of the gastrointestinal tract, abdominal cavity and endocrine glands in case of benign and malignant diseases. (bookinghealth.com)
  • The Department of General and Abdominal Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Thoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery offers the full range of high-quality surgical treatment in all areas of its specialization. (bookinghealth.com)
  • The specialists of the medical facility perform surgical treatment using the NOTES technique, natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery. (bookinghealth.com)
  • The Department of Vascular Surgery offers the full range of medical services for the prevention, diagnostics and surgical treatment of venous diseases. (bookinghealth.com)
  • In General Thoracic Surgery by Shields. (rajgopaldasmd.com)
  • Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery , 2010 Sep;140(3):606-10. (rajgopaldasmd.com)
  • She joined YNHH in 1999 and has been a nurse on Plastics/ENT and Surgical Oncology and assistant patient services manager of General Surgery/Bariatrics. (ynhh.org)
  • Dr. Maung completed his general surgery residency at Massachusetts General Hospital and a fellowship in surgical critical care and trauma surgery at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore. (ynhh.org)
  • He will transition to director of the Aortic Institute and program director of Yale School of Medicine's Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency starting in July. (ynhh.org)
  • Before joining YNHHS, he was associate professor of surgery, co-director of the Heart and Vascular Service Line Aortic Diseases Team, and vice chair of Quality in the Department of Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. (ynhh.org)
  • and cardiothoracic surgery fellowship with sub-specialization in open and endovascular aortic surgery and thoracic solid organ transplantation at the University of Pennsylvania. (ynhh.org)
  • Endovascular stent grafts are deployed through sheaths placed in the common femoral or iliac artery. (mhmedical.com)
  • Endovascular stent grafts have been used to repair aortic aneurysms, Stanford type B aortic dissections, penetrating atherosclerotic ulcers, and traumatic aortic transections. (mhmedical.com)
  • Endovascular stent grafts have emerged as an exciting new technology to treat thoracic aortic pathologies. (mhmedical.com)
  • In addition to valve reconstructions, these cases also involved thoracic aortic grafts. (cdc.gov)
  • Our expertise developing and placing customized grafts enable us to treat aortic conditions that may be inoperable at other institutions. (bidmc.org)
  • With the recent availability of branched endovascular thoracic grafts, further modification of aortic procedures may provide improved lifetime management of a patient's aortic disease. (figshare.com)
  • Since the 2005 FDA approval of the TAG device for thoracic aneurysms, the use of endovascular stent grafts for thoracic aortic disease has increased dramatically. (medscape.com)
  • The official FDA-approved "on-label" indication for the commercially available stent grafts currently available in the United States (W. L. Gore TAG, Cook TX2, Medtronic Talent Thoracic) are for patients with descending thoracic aortic aneurysms that are at least 2 times greater than the adjacent aorta. (medscape.com)
  • The present retrospective study, which was performed at a reference centre from January, 2010 to July, 2011, anal-ysed consecutive patients undergoing endovascular repair of chronic complicated type B aortic dissections based on the Stanford classification. (1library.org)
  • Successful replacement of the aortic arch, with its inherent risk of cerebral ischemia, was understandably more challenging and was not reported until 1957 by DeBakey et al. (medscape.com)
  • Thousands of patients have new hope for treatment of thoracic aortic arch disease , thanks to a new minimally invasive treatment being tested at UC Davis Health. (ucdavis.edu)
  • UC Davis Medical Center is one of 30 sites in the United States approved to investigate the NEXUS Aortic Arch Stent Graft system. (ucdavis.edu)
  • It will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the NEXUS system in treating problems of the thoracic aorta that involve the aortic arch - the top part of the main artery carrying blood away from the heart. (ucdavis.edu)
  • Treating patients with thoracic aortic arch disease presents many challenges due to the size, shape and location," Maximus explained. (ucdavis.edu)
  • Despite major advances, open chest surgical aortic arch repair has relatively high death and complication rates, and for these reasons, many patients aren't eligible. (ucdavis.edu)
  • The NEXUS system was engineered to overcome the challenges of the aortic arch anatomy. (ucdavis.edu)
  • Cooper is one of only a handful of hospitals in the tri-state region-and fewer than 40 nationwide-participating in a pivotal study of the GORE® TAG® Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis (TBE), the first device designed specifically for the endovascular treatment of aortic arch lesions. (cooperhealth.org)
  • But the technology has developed slowly for treating thoracic aneurysms and aortic arch disease," he continues. (cooperhealth.org)
  • While we can treat many thoracic and thoracoabdominal aneurysms with an endovascular stent graft, there are limitations when the aortic arch is involved. (cooperhealth.org)
  • Through this trial, we can treat these arch aneurysms, or thoracic aneurysms with arch involvement, endovascularly, through the groin," Dr. Lombardi explains. (cooperhealth.org)
  • Bottom line, as a commercially available device-which it already is in Europe-the TBE could offer an important less-invasive treatment option for the population of U.S. patients with aortic arch disease, a condition that traditionally has posed significant challenges for both open surgical and endovascular management. (cooperhealth.org)
  • Conventional open versus hybrid aortic arch repair: a meta-analysis of propensity-matched studies. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
  • The buffalo trunk technique for aortic arch reconstruction. (figshare.com)
  • The aortic arch forms 2 curvatures, one with its convexity upward and the other with its convexity forward and to the left. (medscape.com)
  • As a result, these patients have required open surgical procedures. (cooperhealth.org)
  • At HCA Florida Osceola Hospital, our cardiologists and surgeons provide access to a world-class team of heart specialists who perform advanced diagnostic and surgical procedures to treat heart disease. (hcafloridahealthcare.com)
  • Hospital admissions are increasing at 3.5 times the rate of surgical procedures (regression gradient 7.63 vs 2.18 per 100 000/year). (bmj.com)
  • The use of routinely collected national administrative data allowed for the analysis of trends in admissions and surgical procedures for low back pain (LBP) throughout England, for a prolonged time period. (bmj.com)
  • Some types of endovascular surgical procedures are outpatient, meaning you can go home the same day. (ochsner.org)
  • These minimally invasive procedures are typically achieved though small punctures in the groin through which a graft is inserted and covers the inside of the aorta, thereby preventing the blood flow from touching the weakened aortic wall. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
  • Purpose: Angiographic equipment is a key component of healthcare infrastructure, used for endovascular procedures throughout the body. (universitymedicalimagingtoronto.ca)
  • Our strategies range from active surveillance (evaluating your aortic disease and working with your primary doctor to ensure proper monitoring and follow-up), medical management to endovascular (less invasive) and/or conventional open-heart surgical procedures to treat the underlying problem," says Benjamin van Boxtel, MD , surgical director of the Aortic Center. (atlantichealth.org)
  • VesselNavigator Technology - The Aortic Center at BIDMC helped develop the use of VesselNavigator CT fusion imaging technology, which provides a continuous 3-D "roadmap" to guide surgeons through a patient's blood vessel system during complex aortic procedures. (bidmc.org)
  • Our surgeons are also expert in technically challenging valve-sparing procedures to repair aneurysms at the aortic root. (bidmc.org)
  • Hybrid Operating Rooms - We utilize versatile facilities for both open and endovascular surgeries, including percutaneous and hybrid procedures. (bidmc.org)
  • Common procedures performed include carotid endarterectomy, angioplasty and stenting, amputation prevention, dialysis access creation and maintenance, endovascular stenting, laser therapy, endovascular and surgical treatment of arterial occlusions, and median arcuate limb syndrome. (24-7pressrelease.com)
  • Dr. Zaidi's practice specializes in treating vascular disease with comprehensive treatment options including medical management, minimally invasive endovascular procedures including balloon angioplasty, atherectomy, stent procedures, and open surgical repair including bypass. (utmbhealth.com)
  • Vascular surgeons specialize in a large scope of vascular diseases such as arterial and venous disorders, and manage these disorders with medical therapy, minimally invasive procedures, and surgical intervention. (utmbhealth.com)
  • Our team is known for developing new aortic disease procedures that offer patients better results than standard procedures. (umcvc.org)
  • Our surgeons have extensive experience with patients who had previous heart or aortic procedures and need additional treatment. (umcvc.org)
  • Open aortic valve procedures require direct access to the heart. (umcvc.org)
  • She performed beside procedures including chest tube placement/removal, venous line placement/removal and surgical wound care. (centerforvasculardiseases.com)
  • We offer minimally invasive, state-of-the-art procedures that treat the entire scope of vascular diseases, from the simplest to the most complex. (northside.com)
  • We perform over 3,200 surgical procedures each year, which in turn leads to fewer complications and better outcomes. (northside.com)
  • He also has specific training for endovascular therapy, an emerging field of innovative, less-invasive procedures. (vcuhealth.org)
  • These buildups of plaque can lead to aneurysm, stroke, kidney disease and serious problems in your legs and arms, including peripheral artery disease. (ochsner.org)
  • In addition, Dr. Tadros specializes in the management of peripheral arterial disease and critical limb ischemia. (mountsinai.org)
  • Dr. Garrido is a vascular surgeon with Advanced Vascular and Vein Associates , a private practice outside of Jackson, Miss. He treats all types of vein and artery conditions - from deep vein thrombosis and peripheral artery disease to chronic venous insufficiency and diabetic vascular disease, including diabetic wounds. (24-7pressrelease.com)
  • The practice also sees patients with comorbidities linked to a high risk of complex vascular and vein disease including those with diabetes, hypertension, and other conditions as a specialist to aid in preventive care, and conducts regular peripheral artery disease, carotid artery disease, and abdominal aortic aneurysm screenings for early detection. (24-7pressrelease.com)
  • His interests also include carotid disease, peripheral arterial disease, aortic aneurysms, and complex venous disease. (utmbhealth.com)
  • For example, in the early stages of peripheral arterial disease, the prescription is just to take regular walks. (aveclinics.com)
  • The most common risks are male gender, advanced age, smoking and peripheral arterial disease with others being COPD, coronary arterial disease, and hypertension. (monmouthcardiology.com)
  • Actin, alpha-2, smooth muscle, aorta (ACTA2) mutations are one of the major causes of familial thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections. (springer.com)
  • Mutations in smooth muscle alpha-actin (ACTA2) lead to thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections. (springer.com)
  • Acute aortic dissections with pregnancy in women with ACTA2 mutations. (springer.com)
  • the present study, endovascular treatment of chronic type B aortic dissections proved to be a feasible method associ-ated with acceptable perioperative complication rates. (1library.org)
  • Dr. Rami Tadros is a board-certified vascular surgeon with expertise in managing aortic disease, including thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms and aortic dissections. (mountsinai.org)
  • The majority of hospitals in this country are not going to have robotic technology or the sophisticated endovascular skills to manage complex aortic problems. (ctsnet.org)
  • This technique has become increasingly popular in the last two decades as it eliminates the need for a second procedure and simplifies treatment for complex aortic pathology. (figshare.com)
  • The aim of this study was to review our clinical results of young adult patients with aortic disease caused by ACTA2 mutations. (springer.com)
  • Patient characteristics and clinical course, including the need for surgical intervention, were recorded. (nih.gov)
  • While SAA were not found to have a higher growth rate than their fusiform counterparts, both clinical and radiologic follow-up is necessary, as a significant number ultimately require surgical intervention. (nih.gov)
  • Since 1999 we have registred treated patients in regards of clinical data, details regarding surgical approach and the technical success as well as short and long-term outcome. (rsyd.dk)
  • We hope this new guideline can inform clinical practices with up-to-date and synthesised recommendations, targeted toward a full multidisciplinary aortic team working to provide the best possible care for this vulnerable patient population. (vascularnews.com)
  • We participate in numerous clinical trials involving aortic conditions. (umcvc.org)
  • Her program provided a surgical focus for physician assistants including more than half of her clinical rotations in surgical subspecialties. (centerforvasculardiseases.com)
  • Remodeling of abdominal aortic aneurysm sac following endovascular aortic repair: association with clinical, surgical, and genetic factors. (cdc.gov)
  • Dr. Zhan holds memberships in the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and American Heart Association. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
  • Our vascular and endovascular surgeons provide comprehensive, leading-edge treatment for the entire spectrum of vascular disease. (ucsd.edu)
  • Our surgeons are at the forefront of advanced research for treating vascular disease to get you home and recover faster. (ucsd.edu)
  • Ochsner vascular and endovascular surgeons treat problems with your vascular system, the blood vessels that circulate throughout your body. (ochsner.org)
  • Surgeons are particularly skilful in open and endovascular intervention for limb salvage in diabetic foot, minimally invasive endovenous intervention for chronic venous disorders including varicose veins and open and endovascular repair of aortic aneurysms. (kauveryhospital.com)
  • 100% Percutaneous Repair - Aortic Center surgeons perform 100% of our endovascular repairs percutaneously through a small puncture in the groin. (bidmc.org)
  • Endovascular Repairs - Our surgeons address endovascular leaks and other complications that may appear years after graft placement. (bidmc.org)
  • This ranking reflects our exceptional cardiovascular surgeons and surgical teams. (umcvc.org)
  • Our surgeons perform the most aortic surgeries done annually anywhere in Michigan. (umcvc.org)
  • We have Michigan's largest team of skilled surgeons who specialize in aortic disease. (umcvc.org)
  • In general, surgeons prefer aortic valve repair over replacement, especially in younger patients. (umcvc.org)
  • The department's team of surgeons has a successful experience in surgical treatment of abdominal wall pathologies and gastrointestinal diseases. (bookinghealth.com)
  • Seike Y, Minatoya K, Sasaki H, Tanaka H. Recurrent aortic regurgitation after valve-sparing aortic root replacement due to dilatation of a previously implanted Valsalva graft. (springer.com)
  • Causes include valvular degeneration and aortic root dilation. (msdmanuals.com)
  • It offers a minimally invasive treatment for patients with these more complicated aortic aneurysms. (cooperhealth.org)
  • The traditional treatment of this life-threatening disease includes surgical or hybrid endovascular techniques, but the morbidity and mortality remain unsatisfactory [ 2 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Traditional open surgical repair of thoracic aortic disease is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. (mhmedical.com)
  • Traditional open surgical repair of thoracic aortic disease continues to be associated with significant morbidity and mortality. (mhmedical.com)
  • For ascending thoracic and abdominal aorta aneurysms, a minimally invasive endovascular approach is becoming the preferred method, decreasing morbidity and mortality in these patients when performed by a skilled team. (mahdelhi.org)
  • Endovascular repair of aortic diseases is a well-established therapeutic alternative for patients with the appropriate anatomy and/or high surgical risk, as it provides lower morbidity and mortality rates. (1library.org)
  • Current treatment of these pathologies is only open surgical repair. (ucdavis.edu)
  • Endovascular stent-graft therapies have emerged as a minimally invasive approach to treating thoracic aortic pathologies. (mhmedical.com)
  • Why Choose Us to Treat Aortic Conditions? (umcvc.org)
  • She has a particular interest in venous diseases, managing venous ulcers and varicose veins, as well as less severe spider veins that affect many healthy women. (centerforvasculardiseases.com)
  • Depending on the extent of the aorta repaired, an open aortic operation may be called an Infrarenal aortic repair, a Thoracic aortic repair, or a Thoracoabdominal aortic repair. (wikipedia.org)
  • A thoracoabdominal aortic repair is a more extensive operation than either an isolated infrarenal or thoracic aortic repair. (wikipedia.org)
  • Patients younger than 50 years with descending and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm have low surgical risks, and open repairs can be performed with excellent short-term and durable long-term results. (wikipedia.org)
  • Open surgical repairs should be considered initially in younger patients requiring descending and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repairs. (wikipedia.org)
  • Primary outcomes were 1) a recurrent hypertensive HU or HE event and 2) non-fatal CV events (coronary heart disease, stroke, heart failure, or CV interventions), while secondary outcomes were 1) all-cause death, 2) CV death, 3) non-CV death, and 4) any-cause hospitalization. (bvsalud.org)
  • Aortic aneurysms can be just as deadly as coronary artery disease, and they are tougher to detect. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
  • Predictors of surgical mortality and discharge status after coronary artery bypass grafting in patients 80 years and older. (rajgopaldasmd.com)
  • Occlusive disease of the Brachiocephalic vessels and Surgical Management of Simultaneous Carotid and Coronary artery Disease. (rajgopaldasmd.com)
  • PCSK9 loss of function is protective against extra-coronary atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in a large multi-ethnic cohort. (cdc.gov)
  • Aortic endograft infection (AGI) is a serious complication of aortic repair, and treatment involves prolonged antimicrobial drug therapy and complete or partial graft explantation with subsequent in situ or extra-anatomic arterial reconstruction. (cdc.gov)
  • Dr. Knight's primary focus is arterial diseases. (wkvsa.com)
  • Treatment of AAAs, TAAAs, and TAAs involves surgical repair in good-risk patients with aneurysms that have reached a size sufficient to warrant repair. (medscape.com)
  • Our heart and vascular surgical care includes treatment for patients with valve disease, heart arrhythmias, vascular disease, blocked arteries and aortic aneurysms. (hcafloridahealthcare.com)
  • His role sees him consult with patients who have aortic conditions, and their families, to help them understand their disease better and provide the best treatment option. (rbht.nhs.uk)
  • Due to rapidly evolving device technologies and minimally invasive surgical techniques that have lowered perioperative risk, there are paradigm shifts for the indications and treatment options for both TAAD and TBAD. (duke.edu)
  • In this article, we will discuss the current indications and treatment options for TAAD and TBAD by chronicity of the disease, which comprises four categories: acute TAAD, chronic (repaired) TAAD, acute TBAD, and chronic TBAD. (duke.edu)
  • Without additional data, patients are left to choose between existing treatment options, such as open surgical repair and stent-grafting. (duke.edu)
  • The Aortic Center at BIDMC is a national leader providing skilled management and innovative treatment for emergent and elective repair of aortic disease. (bidmc.org)
  • Call 617-632-7070 or email to refer a patient to the BIDMC Aortic Center for evaluation or treatment. (bidmc.org)
  • all three were approved for use in the treatment of thoracic aortic aneurysms. (medscape.com)
  • The document, which has been published in both the Journal of the American College of Cardiology ( JACC ) and Circulation is intended to guide decision-making around diagnosis, screening, medical therapy, endovascular and surgical treatment, and long-term surveillance of patients with aortic disease. (vascularnews.com)
  • Our Comprehensive Aortic Program at the Frankel Cardiovascular Center offers a wide range of treatment options for aortic disease. (umcvc.org)
  • The Department of Dermatology at the Clinic Dr. Brenner offers a wide range of medical services in the treatment of skin diseases. (bookinghealth.com)
  • Surgical treatment in the department meets all the standards of modern medicine and guarantees patients the most effective results. (bookinghealth.com)
  • Severe Aortic Stenosis in a Veteran Population: Treatment Considerations and Survival. (rajgopaldasmd.com)
  • The timing of treatment vastly depends on the etiology of the aneurysm (genetic syndrome, family history, associated bicuspid aortic valve, etc). (monmouthcardiology.com)
  • The goal of treatment is to prevent aneurysm rupture but also the associated risk factors mentioned above as well as other associated atherosclerotic disease states. (monmouthcardiology.com)
  • Surgical outcomes for patients with ACTA2 mutations were satisfactory. (springer.com)
  • This new procedure developed at the Frankel Cardiovascular Center offers excellent outcomes for people who need a new aortic valve. (umcvc.org)
  • Men had more events than women (27 vs. 13, Ηazard Ratio 2.2, 95% Confidence Interval 1.03-4.7, p = 0.042) after adjustment for age, cardiovascular or chronic kidney disease, and diabetes mellitus. (bvsalud.org)
  • Thoracic endovascular aortic repair is now the first line for complicated acute and chronic TBADs. (duke.edu)
  • The patient was a forty-two-year-old woman with a medical history of hypertension, stage 3 polycystic kidney disease with chronic kidney disease, and Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. (figshare.com)
  • Current Research and Scholarly Interests Cardiac and heart valve disease with experimental laboratory large animal projects focused on the investigation of left ventricular and cardiac mechanics, bioenergetics, and LV and mitral valve physiology and pathophysiology. (stanford.edu)
  • We have a dedicated cardiac rehabilitation program to help patients with cardiovascular disease on their road to recovery. (hcafloridahealthcare.com)
  • We have unique expertise in surgical management of paediatric cardiac diseases and/or congenital cardiac diseases with full time availability of paediatric cardiologists, paediatric cardiac surgeon and latest diagnostics technologies including fetal echo. (mahdelhi.org)
  • This multidisciplinary approach combines the expertise of world-class cardiac and vascular surgical teams with the knowledge of professionals in fields such as cardiology, anesthesiology, critical care, radiology and genetics. (atlantichealth.org)
  • [ 5 ] Ascending aortic replacement required the development of cardiopulmonary bypass and was first performed in 1956 by Cooley and DeBakey. (medscape.com)
  • Aortobifemoral bypass is also used to treat atherosclerotic disease of the abdominal aorta below the level of the renal arteries. (wikipedia.org)
  • This minimally invasive approach decreases operative risk by minimizing aortic manipulation, avoiding large incisions and surgical hemorrhage, and circumventing the complications associated with cardiopulmonary bypass. (mhmedical.com)
  • Alcohol Consumption and Cardiovascular Disease: A Mendelian Randomization Study. (cdc.gov)
  • Genetic predisposition to smoking in relation to 14 cardiovascular diseases. (cdc.gov)
  • Genetic liability to insomnia in relation to cardiovascular diseases: a Mendelian randomisation study. (cdc.gov)
  • [ 1 ] or traditional open surgical repair. (medscape.com)
  • Rather, open repair is viewed as the fall back option for patients with unfavorable anatomy for endovascular repair. (wikipedia.org)
  • Before one begins a review of endovascular repair of thoracic aortic pathology, a review of the current state of open thoracic replacement is required. (mhmedical.com)
  • Some aneurysms, however, are not suitable for this minimally invasive technique and require open surgical repair, which replaces the diseased aorta with a graft that is sewn into the healthy portions of aorta above and below the aneurysm. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
  • Retroperitoneal hematoma formation following elective open abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair may be occult. (universitymedicalimagingtoronto.ca)
  • To successfully provide his patients with optimal care, Dr. Tadros employs his training in minimally invasive endovascular techniques as well as open surgical techniques. (mountsinai.org)
  • This approach optimizes the future landing zone for thoracic branch endografts and avoids the need for open surgical revascularization of the left subclavian artery. (figshare.com)
  • Note that historically, open surgical approaches in patients with malperfusion have had a high mortality rate. (medscape.com)
  • Her thesis was in Endovascular vs. Open Repair for Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. (centerforvasculardiseases.com)
  • However, when a surgical procedure is necessary, he performs both minimally-invasive and open surgeries, based on what will offer a patient the best long-term result. (wkvsa.com)
  • CMN was a major histological finding and family history of aortic event was detected in only half of the patients with ACTA2 mutations. (springer.com)
  • Given the patient's strong personal and family history of aortic catastrophe, surgical intervention was recommended. (figshare.com)
  • It is used to treat infrarenal aneurysms, as well as juxta- and pararenal aneurysm, thoracic and thoracoabdominal aneurysms, and also non-aneurysmal aortic pathology. (wikipedia.org)