What You Need to Know About Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Male. Smoker. Over the age of 65. If these three characteristics apply to you, you may want to consider getting screened for an abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Read more. Carotid Artery Disease: Using Minimally Invasive Surgery to Prevent StrokeWhen Harlan Smith found out he had a blockage in the two large blood vessels in his neck, he entrusted Kelsey-Seybold cardiologist Ali Mortazavi, M.D. to perform a minimally invasive procedure that he believes may have saved his life.
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Treating Blockages in Arteries: It’s Not as Invasive as You May Think
What do minimally invasive procedures mean for patients with heart disease? Some of the benefits can include faster recovery, as well as less pain, lower blood loss and less risk of infection.
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Less Invasive Procedure Offers Speedier Recovery for Patients With Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Although he had no symptoms, one man found out he had an abdominal aortic aneurysm during a routine screening. Using innovations in surgery, Kelsey-Seybold physicians are able to perform less invasive procedures, while drastically reducing their patients' hospital stay and recovery time.
Read his story here.