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Endovascular Repair of A Thoracic (Chest) Aortic Aneurysm and An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic aneurysms, a weakened area or bulge in the aorta, can often go undetected. Each year, an estimated 200,000 people are diagnosed with a bulge in their abdominal aorta, known as an abdominal aortic aneurysm, or simply “AAA”. If left undetected or untreated, the aneurysm can burst, causing sudden death in approximately 15,000 people a year. Fortunately, when diagnosed, up to 70% of AAAs can be repaired using minimally invasive techniques.
Another, less common type of an aortic aneurysm occurs in the chest area. The TAA, thoracic aortic aneurysm, accounts for approximately 25% of aortic aneurysms. Endovascular repair of a thoracic abdominal aneurysm (TAA) is relatively new. Although there are similar techniques for both AAA and TAA, there are specific nuances particular to each area of the aorta.
Join the vascular surgeons at Sentara as they perform a live minimally invasive procedure to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm. During this procedure, an endovascular stent graft will be deployed to the damaged area of the aorta using catheters threaded through the patient’s blood vessels. Performing over 250 of these endovascular procedures each year, Sentara vascular surgeons have greatly reduced the length of stay and the recovery time for patients with aortic aneurysms.
During the live webcast, vascular surgeons will discuss the signs and treatment options available for patients with aortic aneurysm disease, answer your e-mail or Twitter questions, and talk about the advances of a “Hybrid OR.”
To find out more about Sentara Vascular Specialists, visit sentara.com/vascularspecialists. Follow the webcast at twitter.com/sentarahealth.
Participants
Featuring:
Marc Glickman, MD, FACS
Peter Moy, MD, FACS
Richard DeMasi, MD, FACS, RVT
Jean Panneton, MD, FACS
