Endovascular Repair of Saccular Ascending Aortic Aneurysm After Orthotopic Heart Transplantation Using an Investigational Zenith Ascend Stent-Graft

Conclusion: The ideal ascending aortic stent-graft should be low profile, conformable to the arch anatomy, with short tip delivery system and a stepwise deployment mechanism that allows precise placement relative to the ostia of the coronary arteries and the innominate artery. This case illustrates the advancement of endovascular techniques to the most challenging segment of the aorta to decrease morbidity and mortality in high-risk patients.

Source: Journal of Endovascular Therapy - July 17, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Oderich, G. S., Pochettino, A., Mendes, B. C., Roeder, B., Pulido, J., Gloviczki, P. Tags: Case Report Source Type: research