RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Maria
T1 Updates on Endovascular Aortic Repairs with Endografts
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2013
FD SAGE Publications
VO 13
IS 7
SP 10
OP 11
DO 10.1177/155989771307003
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/13/7/10.abstract
AB Patients with a ruptured thoracic aortic aneursym experience among the highest rates of mortality reported for any cardiovascular condition. When repair is performed before rupture, these rates can be reduced from 48% to >19% at 30 days, and from 62% to >31% through 365 days. In both situations, however, the increasing mortality after 30 days demonstrates a significant risk that extends beyond the initial perioperative period. This article discusses the techniques used to minimize the risk of endoleaks in patients being treated for aortic aneurysms with endovascular techniques.