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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Using light instead of X-rays makes complex aortic repairs safer, more precise

Using light instead of X-rays makes complex aortic repairs safer, more precise

Fiber Optic RealShape, a new imaging device for complex aortic repair, swaps X-rays for light, supporting safer, faster, more precise heart surgery.

Carlos Timaran, M.D.

November 8, 2022

'One of the luckiest guys': Charlie's abdominal aortic aneurysm repair – without open surgery

'One of the luckiest guys': Charlie's abdominal aortic aneurysm repair – without open surgery

UT Southwestern is one of few U.S. medical centers that can treat abdominal aortic aneurysms with custom stent devices through FEVAR, a minimally invasive procedure. See how the procedure – and technology designed by our surgeons – spared a UT Dallas professor from open surgery.

Carlos Timaran, M.D.

December 21, 2020

Improving treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysm – without open surgery

Improving treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysm – without open surgery

Abdominal aortic aneurysms take 15,000 lives in the U.S. each year. UT Southwestern is part of a clinical study to examine the effectiveness of a new device that may give more patients access to a less-invasive option to repair abdominal aortic aneurysms. Learn more

Melissa Kirkwood, M.D.

January 9, 2020

Strength training may cause enlarged aortas in NFL linemen

Strength training may cause enlarged aortas in NFL linemen

NFL players maintain elite strength-training routines. Dr. Joshi explains why their workouts may put them at risk for heart problems after retirement.

Parag Joshi, M.D.

March 22, 2017