How is Aortic Dissection & Aneurysm involving aortic arch treated?

When AD involves the aortic arch, open or endovascular repair becomes a little more complicated. Professor Mussa explains what it entails and the different ways of fixing the aortic arch

This is a clear answer on the real risks of having an aortic aneurysm. Not all aneurysm are the same and Professor Mussa discusses what makes one warrant treatment over another where observation is more appropriate.

Looking up open surgery can be confusing since the operation can be carried out on different parts of the aorta. Professor Mussa describes the different operations specific to patients with Aortic dissection

The most clear and straightforward definition of AA is made on a model. It makes it understandable to know what an aneurysm is and the location of the most common aortic aneurysm below the kidney (renal) arteries.

The treatment of AD with complications like rupture and malperfusion has changed overtime. Currently, stents are being the first line therapy. Professor Mussa discusses the indications for stenting or endovascular thoracic repair (TEVAR)

The two new ways of repairing an aneurysm that extends above the renal artery are FEVAR and BEVAR. Professor Mussa discusses the difference between the two and when one is favored over the other and why.