Nature

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation in bicuspid anatomy

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is an established therapeutic option for high-risk patients with tricuspid aortic valve stenosis. Historically, the presence of a bicuspid aortic valve ...
Science Daily

New stent graft made from a 3-D image of the patient's anatomy: Option for people suffering from an abdominal aortic aneurysm

A new stent graft made from a 3-D image of the patient’s anatomy helps fix abdominal aortic aneurysms in patient's who otherwise have few options. An abdominal aortic aneurysm is an enlarged area in ...
Endovascular Today

Evolutions in Aortic Centers of Excellence

Expert perspectives on how multidisciplinary teams, innovation, and long-term care are redefining aortic care.
Healthline

Aortic arch

The aortic arch is the portion of the main artery that bends between the ascending and descending aorta. It leaves the heart and ascends, then descends back to create the arch. The aorta distributes ...
Endovascular Today

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms in Women: Perspectives From AAA-SHAPE Investigators

We spoke with three Principal Investigators (PIs) from the AAA-SHAPE pivotal trial—Dr. Linda Harris, Dr. Caitlin Hicks, and ...
Healthline

Ascending Aortic Aneurysm

The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body. It leaves the heart and forms an arch. The arch’s downward portion, called the descending aorta, is connected to a network of arteries that supplies ...
Healio

Aneurysm anatomy appears to affect outcomes after EVAR for ruptured AAA

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Aneurysm anatomy is linked to long-term mortality and complications in patients receiving endovascular aneurysm ...
Healio

TAVR in failing transcatheter valves feasibility dependent on aortic root anatomy

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . NEW ORLEANS — Transcatheter aortic valve replacement in failing transcatheter valves may not be feasible in ...
GeekWire

Aortica raises $7M to treat aorta disorders with 3D-printing technology

Aortica Corporation, a Kirkland-based medical device manufacturer, has raised a $7 million funding round that will help complete a FDA study for the company’s newly-developed tools. Aortica has come ...
TCTMD

Anatomy for Aortic Interventions: "Live" from the OR

Within the prior 24 months, I have had a financial relationship with a company producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients: Consultant ...
TCTMD

How Do I Derisk TAVR in Challenging or Previously Treated Aortic Anatomy

TCT 1414: A Challenging TAVI Case Using a “Pig Tail Catheter Pulling Technique” for Trans-femoral Access TAVI With Severely Calcified Aortic Arch Receive the the latest news, research, and ...