2020 marks the 30th anniversary of the first successful human endovascular aneurysm repair, performed by Juan Parodi, MD. We look back on his early work on EVAR while a trainee at Cleveland Clinic and ahead to the procedure’s continuing evolution.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair with Stent Graft Shows Good 5-Year Durability
Five-year results from 1,300 EVAR patients in the ENCORE database confirm the safety and durability of endovascular repair and establish a helpful benchmark for other stent grafts and techniques.
As Open Aortic Aneurysm Repair Declines, How Do We Ensure Continued Training in the Technique?
A new study shows that Cleveland Clinic is bucking a U.S. trend toward decreased use of open aortic repair. Learn why this finding is fueling support for changes in vascular surgery training at the national level.
When Heart Health Intersects with MACRA, Calcium, Vegetarianism and More
Cleveland Clinic’s Heart & Vascular Institute Chair curates news items worth a look for their implications on cardiovascular care and practice management.
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Iliac Branched Endograft: The Missing Link Currently in Trials
Cleveland Clinic is participating in two new clinical trials evaluating potential endovascular solutions for common iliac aneurysms.