For many of these conditions, women present later and sicker, and are less likely to be treated appropriately.

The following is a summary of "Engineering approach to study the effect of TEVAR on the cardiovascular system: A systematic ...

The Zenith TX2 TAA Endovascular stent graft is designed as a two-piece modular system, although implantation of a single device may be sufficient for focal thoracic aortic lesions (see fig 8).

Thoracic aortic dissection occurs when the intima of the aorta becomes compromised and “tears” or “dissects” a new layer that fills with blood between the intima and the media. This ...

Thoracic aortic dissection occurs when the intima of the aorta becomes compromised and “tears” or “dissects” a new layer that fills with blood between the intima and the media. This ...

Men are more likely to have aortic dissection, but women are more likely to have worse outcomes. Studies, cited by the The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, show this is due to a number of factors ...

Both the proximal and distal segments of the endograft have scalloped flares, which are to facilitate endograft conformity in a tortuous thoracic aorta. Two radiopaque gold bands are attached to ...