Podcasts about aortic aneurysms

A 70 year old healthy female is referred to you with a 5.7 cm abdominal aortic aneurysm. As an astute clinician you are aware that current guidelines support surgical repair for her AAA. What if there was new data to suggest this patient may not benefit from repair? What would be the optimal size threshold that she would benefit from AAA repair? Tune into this episode of Behind the Knife, where the vascular surgery subspecialty team discusses a paper that challenges current size threshold guidelines for AAA repair.  Hosts:  Dr. Bobby Beaulieu is an Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery at the University of Michigan and the Program Director of the Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency Program as well as the Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program at the University of Michigan. Dr. Frank Davis is an Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery at the University of Michigan Dr. Drew Braet is a PGY-5 Integrated Vascular Surgery Resident at the University of Michigan Learning Objectives - Review the current size threshold guidelines for surgical repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms - Understand the limitations of the aforementioned guidelines - Understand the methodology, findings, limitations, and clinical applications of the manuscript “Size thresholds for repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms warrant reconsideration.” References 1.    Columbo JA, Scali ST, Jacobs BN, et al. Size thresholds for repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms warrant reconsideration. Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2024;79(5):1069-1078.e8. doi:10.1016/j.jvs.2024.01.017 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38262565/ 2.    Chaikof EL, Dalman RL, Eskandari MK, et al. The Society for Vascular Surgery practice guidelines on the care of patients with an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2018;67(1):2-77.e2. doi:10.1016/j.jvs.2017.10.044 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29268916/ 3.    Wanhainen A, Van Herzeele I, Bastos Goncalves F, et al. Editor's Choice -- European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) 2024 Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Management of Abdominal Aorto-Iliac Artery Aneurysms. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. 2024;67(2):192-331. doi:10.1016/j.ejvs.2023.11.002 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38307694/ 4.    The UK Small Aneurysm Trial Participants, Mortality results for randomised controlled trial of early elective surgery or ultrasonographic surveillance for small abdominal aortic aneurysms.  Lancet 1998;352 (9141) 1649- 1655 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9853436/ 5.    Lederle  FAWilson  SEJohnson  GR  et al. Aneurysm Detection and Management Veterans Affairs Cooperative Study Group, Immediate repair compared with surveillance of small abdominal aortic aneurysms.  N Engl J Med 2002;346 (19) 1437- 1444 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12000813/ 6.    United Kingdom EVAR Trial Investigators; Greenhalgh RM, Brown LC, Powell JT, Thompson SG, Epstein D. Endovascular repair of aortic aneurysm in patients physically ineligible for open repair. N Engl J Med. 2010 May 20;362(20):1872-80. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa0911056. Epub 2010 Apr 11. PMID: 20382982. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20382982/ 7.    Lederle FA, Johnson GR, Wilson SE, Ballard DJ, Jordan WD Jr, Blebea J, Littooy FN, Freischlag JA, Bandyk D, Rapp JH, Salam AA; Veterans Affairs Cooperative Study #417 Investigators. Rupture rate of large abdominal aortic aneurysms in patients refusing or unfit for elective repair. JAMA. 2002 Jun 12;287(22):2968-72. doi: 10.1001/jama.287.22.2968. PMID: 12052126. 8.    Lancaster EM, Gologorsky R, Hull MM, Okuhn S, Solomon MD, Avins AL, Adams JL, Chang RW. The natural history of large abdominal aortic aneurysms in patients without timely repair. J Vasc Surg. 2022 Jan;75(1):109-117. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2021.07.125. Epub 2021 Jul 26. PMID: 34324972. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34324972/ Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more.   If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://app.behindtheknife.org/listen

Welcome to my podcast. I am Doctor Warrick Bishop, and I want to help you to live as well as possible for as long as possible. I'm a practising cardiologist, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and the creator of The Healthy Heart Network. I have over 20 years as a specialist cardiologist and a private practice of over 10,000 patients. The episode discusses ascending aortic aneurysms and their potential "silver lining" of lower rates of coronary artery disease. The host Doctor Warrick Bishop shares his experience with an ascending aortic aneurysm repaired through a Pairs procedure. While noting the importance of repairing aneurysms due to the high risk of rupture, he questions the clinical relevance of potentially lower coronary risks. The podcast also discusses a study finding that just 10 minutes of daily physical activity may help reduce anxiety. In summary, while ascending aortic aneurysms pose serious health risks, even minimal daily exercise may benefit mental wellbeing.

Join us in this episode as we delve into the world of cardiac health with Vascular Surgeon,  Dr.  Edward Kang. Uncover the crucial insights on screening and treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysms, demystifying complex medical jargon to empower your heart health journey. Tune in for a heart-to-heart conversation that could save lives.

Aortic aneurysms are often referred to as "silent killers" and can be extremely dangerous, with few symptoms evident. Cardiovascular surgeon Kristen Walker, MD, discusses how they can be diagnosed and the treatment options currently available.You can also watch the video recording on our Vimeo channel here.For more health tips & news you can use from experts you trust, sign up for Sarasota Memorial's monthly digital newsletter, Healthe-Matters.

If you have a close family member who has had a heart attack or heart disease, you probably know that your chance of having the same is high. But there's another condition that has many of the same risk factors of heart disease, including family history. Abdominal aortic aneurysm, also called “triple A,” is caused by a weakness in the body's largest artery, the aortic, which runs from the heart to the lower abdomen. When pressure from the body's circulation hits that weakened area, the artery stretches and balloons. Without timely intervention, this aneurysm can rupture, and, when that happens it usually leads to death or long-term disability.But when caught early and monitored by a physician, a triple A can be repaired. Dr. Michael Tuchek, a cardiac and vascular surgeon working in Crown Point, will talk to us today about abdominal aortic aneurysms and how current treatment options can save lives.

New podcast episode on Virtual Vascular chapter of AAA is live! Tune in to hear experts dive into patient selection for open or endovascular repair, tough decision-making, and more! Don't miss out!

You may have heard of an aortic aneurysm, but did you know there are two different kinds? In this podcast, learn from Dr. Charles Fox and Dr. Nathanael Dayes, vascular surgeons at UM Capital Region Health, what aortic aneurysms are, the difference between the two, risk factors for each, common symptoms and treatment options.

Show co-host Kym McNicholas is dedicating this how to her Mom Marilyn Lou Baum McNicholas who transitioned earlier this year due to an undetected abdominal aortic aneurysm that ultimately ruptured. Marilyn's cardiologist told Kym that there's still so much doctors don't know about aneurysms and because of that, there are gaps in care, which lead to premature death. Marilyn was diagnosed with having a 4cm thoracic aneurysm six months prior to her transition. Her cardiologist would only say it's not at a size to worry about since a surgeon typically does not treat an aneurysm until it's at least 5cm. Her cardiologist never discussed how to preventthe aneurysm from growing, what symptoms to look for, or her increased risk of having an abdominal aortic aneurysm because of it. So, not further testing was done despite textbook symptoms of symptoms of increasing erratic blood pressure, tachycardia, a pulsating feeling around her belly button, an abdominal mass, and severe radiating pain in her back. Her cardiologist, a vascular surgeon, and an emergency room doctor told her there was nothing life-threatening with her symptoms. They told her to take muscle relaxers and prescribed physical therapy, along with traction. The autopsy revealed what doctors missed.    Should Marilyn's 4cm thoracic aneurysm have been taken more seriously? Should she have been tested for an abdominal aortic aneurysm after being diagnosed with a thoracic aneurysm? Should her symptoms have been a red flag for doctors? In this episode, co-host Dr. John Phillips leads the discussion with guest Cardiac Surgeon Dr. Arnaoutakis, about specifically thoracic and thoraco abdominal aneurysms. For those who aren't familiar with what an aneurysm is and how it forms, they will go through the basics. But the primary discussion will be around the current gaps in care, new innovative approaches to diagnosis and treatment, as well as critical questions to discuss with your healthcare team.  Also, Retired Veterinarian, triathlete, and author Dr. Kevin Morgan shares his personal story about how he diagnosed his own aortic aneurysm, found the right treatment, and continues to compete in running and cycling events.

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Hosts: Dr. Ocean Setia is a PGY-5 Vascular Surgery Integrated Resident. Keyuree Satam is a 4th year medical student at Yale.Papers:Overview of screening eligibility in patients undergoing ruptured AAA repair from 2003 to 2019 in the Vascular Quality InitiativeCosts of abdominal aortic aneurysm care at a regional Veterans Affairs medical center with the implementation of an abdominal aortic aneurysm screening programPredictors of mortality in nonagenarians undergoing abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: Analysis of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program datasetAssociation of abdominal aortic aneurysm diameter indexed to patient height with symptomatic presentation and mortalityA significant proportion of current endovascular aortic aneurysm repair practice fails to meet Society for Vascular Surgery clinical practice guideline recommended abdominal aortic aneurysm diameter treatment thresholds in the Vascular Quality InitiativeImpact of Proximal Neck Anatomy on Short-Term and Mid-Term Outcomes After Treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms With New-Generation Low-Profile Endografts. Results From the Multicentric “ITAlian North-East Registry of ENDOvascular Aortic Repair With the BOltOn Treo Endograft (ITA-ENDOBOOT)”Post-operative Surveillance and Long Term Outcome after Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair in Patients with an Initial Post-operative Computed Tomography Angiogram Without Abnormalities: the Multicentre Retrospective ODYSSEUS StudyThe effect of diabetes on abdominal aortic aneurysm growth over 2 yearsFollow Us: Twitter @YaleVascular, Instagram @yalevascularEmail: ocean.setia@yale.edu, keyuree.satam@yale.edu

In this episode, we cover the following:What is an Aneurysm?Where do Aneurysms typically occur?Who is at risk for developing these?How do we screen and manage patients with aneurysms that haven't ruptured?What are clinical signs of a ruptured aneurysm?The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on other important aspects of life.  Hit follow to make sure you never miss an episode. Have questions? Want to connect? Contact me at ptsnackspodcast@gmail.com or check out more at ptsnackspodcast.com. On Instagram? Check out the unique content on @PT_Snacks! Need CEUs but low on time and resources? Go to https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/pt-snacks-podcast for $175 off a year subscription. Use the promo code PTSNACKSPODCAST. This is an affiliate link, but I wouldn't recommend MedBridge if I didn't think they offered value. Willing to support monetarily? Follow the link below to help me continue to create free content. You can also support the show by sharing the word about this show with someone you think would benefit from it.Support the show

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In this episode we discuss with Dr Sherwyn Morrison abdominal aortic aneurysms, from risk factors to types, their presentation and an overview of management.

In this episode we discuss with Dr Sherwyn Morrison abdominal aortic aneurysms, from risk factors to types, their presentation and an overview of management. Stanleur Capital: Medical practice and personal financial solutions

Zain Shahid MD defines physician modified endovascular grafts (PMEG). He describes patient selection and the indications for PMEG and he helps us to understand the role of PMEG in treatment of complex aortic aneurysms.

Hosts: Dr. Ocean Setia is a PGY-4 Vascular Surgery Integrated Resident. Keyuree Satam is a 4th year medical student at Yale.Survey: https://yalesurvey.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6P4O0gOEblK1eg6Papers:Greater Curvature, Centerline or Straightened Centerline Length - Which length is Most Accurate for Preprocedural Planning in Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair? Impact of thoracic endovascular aortic repair timing on aortic remodeling in acute type B aortic intramural hematomaA more proximal landing zone is preferred for thoracic endovascular repair of acute type B aortic dissectionsFemale gender is associated with increased late luminal narrowing within the stent graft after thoracic endovascular aortic repairIncreased Virulence of Descending Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms in WomenEarly outcomes of the t-Branch off-the-shelf multi-branched stent graft in 542 patients for elective and urgent aortic pathologies: A retrospective observational study Preoperative and postoperative predictors of clinical outcome of fenestrated and branched endovascular repair for complex abdominal and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms in an Italian multicenter registryReinterventions after fenestrated and branched endografting for degenerative aortic aneurysmsBridging stent graft fracture after branched endovascular aortic repair in a dual-center retrospective cohort studyFollow Us: Twitter @YaleVascular, Instagram @yalevascularEmail: ocean.setia@yale.edu, keyuree.satam@yale.edu

Hosts: Ocean Setia is a PGY-4 Vascular Surgery Integrated Resident. Keyuree Satam is a 4th year medical student at Yale.Papers:Multicentre Outcomes of Redo Fenestrated/Branched Endovascular Aneurysm Repair to Rescue Failed Fenestrated Endografts Prospective Multicentre Cohort Study of Fenestrated and Branched Endografts After Failed Endovascular Infrarenal Aortic Aneurysm Repair with Type Ia EndoleakFenestrated-Branch Endovascular Repair After Prior Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm RepairComparison of treatment options for aortic necks outside standard endovascular aneurysm repair instructions for useAnatomic eligibility for endovascular aneurysm repair preserved over 2 years of surveillancePreoperative risk score accuracy confirmed in a modern ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm experienceNot all risk scores are created equal: A comparison of risk scores for abdominal aortic aneurysm repair in administrative data and quality improvement registriesLimb Graft Occlusion Following Endovascular Aneurysm Repair for Infrarenal Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm with the Zenith Alpha, Excluder, and Endurant Devices: a Multicentre Cohort StudyPostoperative imaging follow-up at 2 years as a predictor of long-term outcomes after endovascular aneurysm repair Tailored Sac Embolization During EVAR for Preventing Persistent Type II EndoleakOutcomes of translumbar embolization of type II endoleaks following endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repairCombined Detection of Plasma TNF-α Converting Enzyme and Notch1 is Valuable in Screening Endoleak After Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms RepairFollow Us: Twitter @YaleVascular, Instagram @yalevascularEmail: ocean.setia@yale.edu, keyuree.satam@yale.edu

Mr. Mohamed Barkat and Mr. Nick Greaves discuss what trainees should know about the evaluation and management of thoracoabdominal aneurysms with Mr. Michael Jenkins. Mr. Michael Jenkins MD FRCS qualified in 1989 and trained in surgery at Charing Cross, University College London, the Royal Brompton, and Royal Free hospitals and was awarded the Gold medal at FRCS. He was appointed as a consultant vascular surgeon at St Mary's Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, and Chelsea and Westminster hospitals in 2001. Mr. Jenkins was the Director of AAA   screening in Northwest London from 2011-2018. He is currently President of the Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland and was chair of the Circulation Foundation 2016-18 and a past President of the British Society of Endovascular Therapy. He was the Director of the Major Trauma Centre at St Mary's Hospital, 2010-16 He developed both a local and a national tertiary referral practice for thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm and dissection. Resources Crawford Classification ESVS recommendation of management of Thoracic aortic pathologies Open Repair of Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Step-by-Step https://www.circulationfoundation.org.uk https://www.bset.co.uk/ https://www.vascularsociety.org.uk/ Yale Vascular Review Podcast Episode 1: Thoracoabdominal Aneurysms Host Introductions  Mr. Mohamed Barkat (@mo_barkat) is a vascular trainee in the Northwest of England and is the Vascular Society Affiliate representative for the Rouleaux Club Mr. Nick Greaves is a consultant Vascular Surgeon at Manchester Royal Infirmary with a specialist interest in open aortic surgery. Please share your feedback through our Listener Survey! Follow us on Twitter @audiblebleeding Learn more about us at https://www.audiblebleeding.com/about-1/ and #jointheconversation. Credits:  Authors: Rachael Forsythe, Mohamed Barkat Editors: Sharif Ellozy, Leanna Erete

Dr. Jared Kray, vascular surgeon, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms, risk factors, screening, treatment and more.Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Anything from COVID-19 to the latest technologies and procedures to general questions about a service provided at UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids. Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/submit-a-question-for-the-mailbag.aspx ***Please note this mailbag is not an alternative to a medical appointment. Any questions about personal symptoms or conditions need to be directed to your primary care provider or urgent care. In case of a medical emergency, call 911 or go to your closest Emergency Department.*** 

This episode covers thoracic aortic aneurysms.Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/surgery/cardiothoracic/taa/ or in the cardiothoracic surgery section of the Zero to Finals surgery book.The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.

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This episode covers abdominal aortic aneurysms.Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/surgery/vascular/aaa/ or in the vascular surgery section of the Zero to Finals surgery book.The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.

Dr. Daniel Newton explains aortic disease, causes, how it's diagnosed, risk factors, and treatment options.

Dr. Salim Lala walks listeners through peripheral arterial disease, a condition that reduces blood flow to the limbs.

Dr. Salim Lala explains aortic aneurysms, what causes them, associated medical complications, and suggested treatment plans.

Endoleak types (x5), aortitis, aortic aneurysms and related syndromes

A thoracic aortic aneurysm is a weakened area in the major blood vessel that feeds blood to the body. When the aorta is weak, blood pushing against the vessel wall can cause it to bulge like a balloon. This is called an aneurysm. Depending on the cause, size and growth rate, your thoracic aortic aneurysm treatment options can vary. Thoracic aortic aneurysms often grow slowly and usually without symptoms, making them difficult to detect. Thoracic aortic aneurysms are often found during routine medical tests, such as a chest X-ray, CT scan or ultrasound of the heart, sometimes ordered for a different reason. "Most of the time, a thoracic aortic aneurysm is discovered incidentally," says Dr. Gabor Bagameri, a Mayo Clinic cardiovascular surgeon. "When you find out you have an enlarged aorta, it's important to get connected to cardiology and a cardiac surgeon who has expertise and has treated a high volume of patients." On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Bagameri discusses treatment options and Mayo Clinic's multidisciplinary approach to treating thoracic aortic aneurysms.

In this episode Yogi and Sam discuss their management, work up and assessment of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms. Link to Journal of Vascular Surgery articlehttps://www.jvascsurg.org/article/S0741-5214(20)32132-7/fulltext

Dr. Julie Duke and Dr. Mia Miller sit down to discuss AAAs for the VSITE and board review.

Aorta Center vascular surgeon Dr. Sean Lyden and cardiovascular medicine specialist Dr. Scott Cameron talk about information providers may find helpful, such as screening guidelines; risk factors; unusual findings during a physical exam; when patients should be referred to an aortic specialist; and treatment options from minimally invasive to open approaches

Having an aneurysm can be a scary diagnosis. Vascular surgeon Dr. Sean Lyden and vascular medicine specialist Dr. Scott Cameron answer many questions patients have about aortic aneurysm

In this episode, Matt and Joe cover the core clinical features regarding abdominal aortic aneurysms

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We continue the discussion on Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms and cover some landmark trials. Dr. Jonathan Schor MD joins us to discuss his approach to ruptured AAA and infected aneurysms. We finish this episode with a brief discussion of Iliac Artery Aneurysms

Dr. Vasquez discusses aortic aneurysms and the various symptoms and treatments.

Most people have never heard of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), yet it accounted for nearly 10,000 deaths in the United States according to 2017 data from the CDC. Learn more about AAA from expert Dr. Ronald Fields, St. Mary cardiologist and medical director of St. Mary Heart & Vascular Center.

Dr. Sara Honari explains what an endovascular aortic aneurysm is and how to repair it.

Dr. Starnes is a Professor and Chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery and Vice Chair of the Department of Surgery for UW Medicine.  He received his undergraduate degree at Albright College in Reading, PA, his medical degree at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and completed his surgical training at Walter Reed in Washington, D.C.  Prior to accepting his position at UW Medicine, Dr. Starnes spent a total of 15 years in the United States Army serving three combat tours, one in Kosovo and two in Iraq.   Disclaimer: Dr. Starnes is a co-founder of Aortica corporation where he holds patents and stock options (0:22)  Academic bio (0:55) Research interests Management of complex aortic aneurysms Classification of blunt aortic injury (1:23)  Western Vascular society (5:25) Military experience (17:29) Aortica Corporation (29:00) Discussion on the widespread use of FEVAR (33:15) IDE process (33:58) Starnes FEVAR results prior to obtaining IDE (38:30) The Bleeding Edge documentary (38:38) Elizabeth Holmes (40:25) Fenestrations for everyone!

Dr. Gustavo Oderich is originally from Porto Alegre, Brazil and currently the Chair of the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Program Director for Vascular Surgery Integrated Residency, Traditional Fellowship and Advanced Aortic Fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.  He is a pioneer and expert in branched and fenestrated endovascular devices for the treatment of complex aortic aneurysmal disease and discusses recent innovations, controversies and future directions of this field. (0:25) - Full Biography and a recent interview in Vascular News (7:42) - Brachial Access and other advanced techniques for TAAA (9:38) - Evolution from physician-modified to company-manufactured fenestrated-branched endografts to treat pararenal and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms. (13:30) - In situ fenestration during aortic aneurysm repair (17:30) - Regulatory, compliance, and legal issues involved with physician-modified devices (18:20) - Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) (19:10) - GORE® EXCLUDER® Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis (TAMBE) (24:20) - NICE draft guideline casts shadow over EVAR for unruptured aneurysms and The proposed UK abdominal aortic aneurysm guidelines: A much needed wakeup call (29:30) - Sexual dysfunction after elective repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms (31:00) - Techniques that have lead to reduced radiation exposure in F-BEVAR (36:30) - Peloton

Dr. Salim Lala walks listeners through peripheral arterial disease, a condition that reduces blood flow to the limbs.

Dr. Salim Lala explains aortic aneurysms, what causes them, associated medical complications, and suggested treatment plans.

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Today on MedNet21, we're going to discuss Aortic Aneurysms.

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According to the NIH, an arterial aneurysm is defined as a focal dilation of a blood vessel with respect to the original artery. The risk of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) increases dramatically in the presence of the following factors: age older than 60 years, smoking, hypertension and Caucasian ethnicity. The likelihood that an aneurysm will rupture is influenced by the aneurysm size, expansion rate, continued smoking and persistent hypertension.Listen as Adam W Beck, MD explains that the majority of AAAs are asymptomatic and are detected as an incidental finding on ultrasonography, abdominal computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging performed for other purposes.

On this podcast, vascular surgeon Dr. Gustavo Oderich discusses complex aortic aneurysms.

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In this episode of the Heart podcast, associate editor Dr James Rudd is joined by Dr Rachel Forsythe, a vascular surgeon from the University of Edinburgh. They discuss her recent review paper, "Monitoring the biological activity of abdominal aortic aneurysms - beyond ultrasound". This common disease still causes considerable morbidity and mortality despite advances in surgical technique, largely because it is difficult to predict aneurysm expansion and rupture. They cover established clinical techniques and finish by highlighting newer approaches involving molecular imaging and targeted contrast agents.

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For patients with aortic aneurysms, symptoms often don’t begin until the aneurysm ruptures, which can be fatal for patients. Learn more about the risk factors and treatment options from a surgeon at the UVA Heart and Vascular Center who specializes in treating aortic aneurysms. Tagged under: Heart Health

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Does it make sense to have an ultrasound looking for an abdominal aneurysm?

Simona Zannetti, discusses device design from the manufacturer's point of view including the bureaucratic hurdles and testing procedures they face in finding safe and efficient measures to cure AAA disease. (September 5, 2008)

Guest: Michael Marin, MD Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD Techniques for open repair of aortic aneurysms have remained remarkably steady over the past several decades. But with the trend toward minimally-invasive procedures sweeping across medicine, how are advancing techniques in endovascular repair of aortic aneurysms enhancing the standard of care? How do the current success rates for emergent and elective endovascular procedures compare with open repair? Dr. Michael Marin, professor and chair of surgery at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, examines these questions and more with Dr. Mark Nolan Hill.

Guest: Michael Marin, MD Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD Research data indicates an increasingly significant percentage of all elective aortic aneurysm repairs are endovascular procedures. How are new tools for endovascular repair improving our ability to provide minimally invasive options to our patients? How common are subsequent re-interventions following endovascular repair, and what is the key to finding success in this secondary procedure? Dr. Michael Marin, professor and chair of surgery at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, tells host Dr. Mark Nolan Hill how we are addressing the biggest challenges in endovascular aortic repair.

Guest: Robert Beasley, MD Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD Join Dr. Mark Nolan Hill interview Dr. Robert Beasly about the treatments for aortic aneurysms. Learn how catheter based technologies using endovascular grafts have made treatment for aortic aneurysms less invasive than older surgical options.