Contemporary surgical treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) has evolved dramatically over the past two decades.

Endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) is a minimally invasive alternative to conventional open surgical repair, and is generally indicated for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) that reach 5 cm in maximum diameter.

Aortic dissections are one of the most catastrophic and life-threatening events affecting the aorta; this condition brings tens of thousands of Americans to the emergency room each year.

Aortic aneurysms are often called the ‘silent killers’ as patients often experience their first symptoms when the aneurysms rupture. Studies show that nearly 75% of patients with ruptured aneurysms will not survive.

Part of our goal at The Cardiovascular Care Group is to offer transparency and additional education and understanding in vascular topics. Understanding and potentially preventing aortic aneurysms is an important aspect of what we do in our...