Facing another
aortic arch surgery?
Have you had an aortic arch surgery in the past? You probably know that you are at risk of needing additional surgeries in the future. Having a prior aortic arch surgery and/or other risk factors can reduce your treatment options for another aortic arch surgery.
About thoracic aortic arch disease
Thoracic aortic arch disease causes a weakened area in the aorta (your body's main blood vessel). Thoracic aortic arch disease can cause serious health risks. The diseased area can burst or rupture and cause severe internal bleeding, which can rapidly lead to shock or death. The diseased area can cause a bulge in the portion of the aorta closest to the heart. The arch can also be affected by:
Penetrating aortic ulcers
The aorta is made up of multiple layers that form the artery wall. When layers within the body begin to break down, they can create holes in the layers that prevent normal body function. Ulcers can form in the aorta from plaque that wears away at the artery wall lining and penetrates the artery wall.
Despite major advances, open surgical aortic arch repair has high death and complication rates. Cardiac and vascular surgeons have limited options for minimally-invasive repair because of the complexity of the arch.
Treatment with
Learn more about the NEXUS System treatment experience from Pat, a patient with an aortic dissection, and his physician, Dr. Adam Beck, a vascular surgeon from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
NEXUS is designed to make a minimally-invasive repair possible for more patients while reducing the risks of surgery
The NEXUS Aortic Arch Stent Graft System was specifically engineered for minimally-invasive total arch repair to overcome the challenges of the aortic arch anatomy. NEXUS is delivered by traveling through your vascular system using fluoroscopic guidance (x-ray pictures), starting with a small incision or needle puncture near your groin (inner thigh). This delivery method is called an endovascular approach.
U.S. TRIOMPHE CLINICAL SITES
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If you've had aortic arch surgery in the past and are in need of another surgery, the TRIOMPHE US IDE Study may be a less painful and invasive option for you.
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