This is an emergency, Conner said. About 50% of people who have an aortic dissection die at home. Of the other 50% who make ...

The Zenith TX2 TAA Endovascular stent graft is designed as a two-piece modular system, although implantation of a single device may be sufficient for focal thoracic aortic lesions (see fig 8).

It is thought that these patients might have increased risk of a tear or rupture of the aorta during the procedure. For that reason, covered stents are considered an option in patients who have a ...

Before the procedure, your surgeon will look at pictures of your aorta (CT scan and angiography ... to the aneurysm site in your abdomen. A stent graft (fabric tube) is inserted into the arteries and ...

Multilayer stent technology, particularly the multilayer flow modulator (MFM), has emerged as a promising alternative for managing aortic aneurysms, especially in patients who are not suitable ...

A CT scan provides valuable information about your aorta, such as the location and size of an aneurysm or dissection. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) is ...

Meanwhile, Endospan has completed enrolment in the primary arm of a clinical trial evaluating its stent graft for the treatment of aortic arch disease. "Alleviant Medical secures $90m to launch ...