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.
Aneurysms and Aorta Disease
Stay informed about heart, vascular and thoracic topics in this continuation of The Beating Edge blog from our Heart & Vascular Institute, which is ranked No. 1 in heart care in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Ascending Aortic Aneurysm: Time to Operate? (Video)
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.
Fixing Aortic Aneurysms (Video)
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.
Aortic Dissection: The Basics (Video)
A tear in the aorta can be life threatening depending on its location. Eric Roselli, MD, tells us about type A and B dissection and how they are treated.
Understanding Aortic Aneurysms (Video)
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.
All About the Aorta (Video)
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.
NBA Players Back in the Game After Open Heart Surgery (Video)
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.
Renal Aneurysms: Repair Before Rupture
Renal artery aneurysms can pose a real risk if they’re large enough to rupture. Cleveland Clinic’s Dr. Daniel Clair explains how they’re diagnosed and treated.
Celtics’ Player Back on the Court after Heart Surgery
Aortic aneurysms often go undetected. Basketball player Jeff Green’s early diagnosis led to a successful surgery at Cleveland Clinic.
Treating Aortic Aneurysms: A New System (Video)
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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