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 Minimally invasive with growing success rates, endovascular
repair with the EXCLUDER Bifurcated Endoprothesis is
becoming a popular alternative to open surgical repair.
What is an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm?
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a swelling in the aorta, which typically results from a weakened section in the artery that cannot support the force of blood flow.This condition, if not treated, could result in a rupture of the aorta, which is frequently fatal and a leading cause of death in the United States. Many people do not experience symptoms as a result of AAA. Pain is the most common symptom, occurring in the abdomen, back or chest area. Risk factors for developing an aneurysm include family history, smoking, heart disease, high blood pressure and poor diet.
What is the EXCLUDER
and how does it treat AAA?
One new treatment option for those suffering from AAA is endovascular repair using an endovascular graft (EXCLUDER Bifurcated Endoprosthesis). Endovascular repair seals off the aneurysm by placing an endovascular graft inside of the diseased aorta, creating a new path for blood flow.The endovascular graft then remains inside the aorta permanently.Thus, the blood stops putting pressure on the aneurysm, and the risk for rupture is diminished.
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