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The newest device is a single use medical device used for the open surgical repair or replacement of damaged or diseased vessels of the aortic arch and descending aorta with or without involvement of the ascending aorta in cases of aneurysm and / or dissection . In this case , the Type A dissection was aortic arch to descending thoracic aorta and would have required the patient to undergo two surgeries without this latest device used by the surgeons . The aortic arch was repaired at the same time as a TEVAR was performed .
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In keeping with the culture to advance latest treatment options , the Aortic Center surgical team participates in aortic-focused clinical trials as principal or co-investigators . As a result , patients benefit from access to advanced treatments and techniques stemming from the research .
ADVANCED TREATMENT OPTIONS AND SPECIALIZED INTERVENTIONS
• Advanced medical management strategies to control blood pressure and reduce expansion of the aorta
• Surgery with neurocerebral and spinal cord protection protocols
• Reconstruction of the aortic root with aortic valve-sparing techniques
• Complex arch and hybrid aortic arch reconstruction
Patient population
Total number of aortic dissections ( CY21 )
The multidisciplinary team recommends physicians treating patients with the following conditions be aware of the patient ’ s risk for the aorta to dilate or the condition to become potentially life-threatening as a result of an aortic dissection . Conditions including :
• Aortic aneurysms
• Type A and B aortic dissections
• Bicuspid aortic valve
• Congenital vascular anomalies
• Connective tissue disorders including Ehlers-Danlos , Loeys-Dietz Syndrome , Turner syndrome , polychondritis , scleroderma , osteogenesis imperfecta
• Genetic conditions such as Marfans
• Hypertension
• Inflammatory aortic disease
YEAR IN REVIEW ( FY2022 )
Abdominal aortic procedure by approach
Open aorta 5
Endovascular aorta
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Volumes for thoracic aortic procedure by approach
Open aorta
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Endovascular aorta
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For more information about the Aortic Center : 214.820.4876 , BSWHealth . com / DallasAorticCenter .
Refer an emergent aortic aneurysm : Acute Transfer Center 214.820.6444 .
Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas | Aortic Center