Prophylactic thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) may be a better option than medical therapy for younger patients with potentially catastrophic aortic tears, an observational study suggests.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — While thoracic endovascular aortic repair has been shown to benefit many patients with uncomplicated type B aortic dissection, certain patients may do better with medical treatment.

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) released a new clinical practice guideline that includes major recommendations for managing patients ...

Background A 40-year-old man presented with acute chest and back pain, hypertension and anuria. Two years previously he had been diagnosed with acute uncomplicated type B aortic dissection. Following ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. Back to Healio A composite endovascular device was ...

There are significantly decreased long-term risks of aortic aneurysm (AA) and aortic dissection (AD) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM), as well as decreased risk of death following ...