Aorta

Surprisingly, some patients won’t do as told and have less events

Today  endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) is the preferred option to treat patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms, even though studies...

Endovascular Strategy Seems Superior against Surgery in Ruptured Aneurysms

Compared to surgery, endovascular repair of ruptured  abdominal aorta aneurysms has better clinical results, survival and quality of...

How Is Renal Function Affected by Endoprosthesis Implantation?

The occurrence of renal failure after any endovascular intervention is associated with increased morbility and mortality. After...

Minimum Appropriate Follow-Up Reduces Mortality After Endoprosthesis Implantation

No study has been able to prove long-term benefit of regular imaging follow-up after abdominal aortic aneurysm...

SOLACI CACI 2017 | Tipo II Endoleaks: Tratamiento obligatorio o un miedo infundado

Read articles on the main presentations of the second day of SOLACI-CACI 2017 Congress. See the presentation by Dr. Hugo...

Risk of spinal cord infarction in aortic aneurysm repair

Spinal Cord infarction represents roughly 1% of all strokes and can lead to severe impairment, like paraplegia or quadriplegia....

AAA Screening in Men Over 65 Reduces Mortality

Systematic screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) targeting all men over 65 years old (not just those presenting...

TAAA: Better Outcomes with Renal Fenestration

Courtesy of Dr. Carlos Fava.   Thoraco-abdominal aneurysms (TAAA) are a real challenge for surgeons. So far, endovascular repair...