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Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

This series of podcasts is a resource for the media interested in learning more about vascular specialists and vascular health. The podcasts are available in two file formats - Windows Media (WMV) and Quicktime video (MOV).

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The Changing Treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms

WMV | MOV

In 2008 the FDA approved two new thoracic endografts bringing up to three the number of devices approved for the treatment of descending thoracic aneurysms. Aneurysms of the thoracic aorta (TAA) account for nearly 2,500 deaths per year mostly from rupture. They can result from infections, dissection, traumatic injuries or even inherited genetic disorders.

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 Varicose Veins  |  Deep Vein Thrombosis  |  Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms  |  Penetrating Ulcers of the Aorta
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