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Descending Aortic Aneurysm: Time to Operate? (Video)

Tags: aorta disease, aortic aneurysm, heart, heart and vascular institute, heart disease, heart health, whiteboard sessions

Deciding whether now is the time to operate on a descending aortic aneurysm depends on a number of factors, including the size and growth rate of the diseased area.

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Ascending Aortic Aneurysm: Time to Operate? (Video)

Tags: aorta disease, aortic aneurysm, heart, heart and vascular institute, heart disease, heart health, whiteboard sessions

It’s time to operate on an ascending aortic aneurysm when the risk of the aneurysm causing a life-threatening complication is greater than the risk of having surgery. Eric Roselli, MD, draws out the options.

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Fixing Aortic Aneurysms (Video)

Tags: aorta disease, aorta surgery, aortic aneurysm, heart, heart and vascular institute, heart disease, heart surgery, vascular disease, whiteboard sessions

Aortic aneurysm can be safely and effectively treated using either open surgery or minimally invasive techniques. The approach depends on where the disease is located in the blood vessel.

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Understanding Aortic Aneurysms (Video)

Tags: aorta, aortic aneurysm, heart, heart and vascular institute, heart disease, heart health, vascular disease, whiteboard sessions

When is it time to operate on an aortic aneurysm? That depends on its location and type. Eric Roselli, MD, discusses types of aortic aneurysm.

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All About the Aorta (Video)

Tags: aorta, aorta disease, aortic aneurysm, heart, heart and vascular institute, heart disease, vascular disease, whiteboard sessions

For the body’s largest blood vessel, the aorta, understanding its various sections is important because treatment methods depend on the location of an aortic aneurysm.

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NBA Players Back in the Game After Open Heart Surgery (Video)

Tags: aortic aneurysm, Dr. Lars Svensson, heart, heart and vascular institute, heart surgery, news, patient story

Boston Celtics players Chris Wilcox and Jeff Green both suffered from aortic aneurysms. Cardiac surgeon Lars Svensson, MD, PhD, explains the life-saving procedure that got them back in the game.

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10 Innovations to Watch in 2013 (Slideshow)

Tags: aortic aneurysm, breast cancer, cataracts, diabetes, innovations, mammograms, melanoma, migraine, prostate cancer, skin cancer, STAMPEDE, Top 10 Innovations for 2013

From new technology to creative treatments, these 10 advances will reshape your care in the not-too-distant future.

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Celtics’ Player Back on the Court after Heart Surgery

Tags: aorta, aortic aneurysm, news, vascular surgery

Aortic aneurysms often go undetected. Basketball player Jeff Green’s early diagnosis led to a successful surgery at Cleveland Clinic.

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Treating Aortic Aneurysms: A New System (Video)

Tags: aortic aneurysm, Top 10 Innovations for 2013

We're counting down the top 10 medical innovations for 2013, picked by our doctors and researchers. Up next: Doctors have a new way to treat even the most complicated aortic aneurysms.

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Covering the Angles in Aortic Stent Grafting: Part 2

Tags: aorta, aortic aneurysm, heart health, heart surgery, innovation

Endografts are amazing devices that are able to branch and twist to meet the needs of patients. Learn how they're reshaping treatment of aortic aneurysms.