Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) is a minimally invasive surgery that may be used for aortic aneurysms. It involves placing a stent into the aorta to prevent a life threatening aneurysm rupture.
Endovascular reconstruction is a procedure used to repair a damaged or blocked part of one of your blood vessels. During endovascular reconstruction, your doctor will insert a thin tube into a major ...
Local vascular and thoracic surgeon, Dr. Thomas Aufiero, explained that the abdominal aorta is the artery that delivers blood from the heart to the lower portions of the body. Certain risk factors ...
Intermountain Health surgeons have achieved a medical milestone for Utah patients by successfully performing the state’s first minimally invasive ascending ...
Intermountain Health surgeons have achieved a medical milestone for Utah patients by successfully performing the state’s first procedure to repair a lesion or t ...
How do the long-term results of endovascular repair of aortic aneurysms compare with open surgical procedures? The study authors conducted a randomized trial in 37 UK hospitals. A total of 1252 ...
People who underwent a minimally invasive procedure to have their heart's aortic valve replaced had similar health outcomes ...
Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Michael Wilderman, MD, FACS is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for his contributions to Vascular Surgery.