Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) is a serious condition that occurs when the lower part of the aorta, the major blood vessel supplying blood to the body, becomes enlarged and can potentially rupture. This can lead to life-threatening bleeding.

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.