Jefferson Aortic Center

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Patient Education

Understanding the complexities of aortic surgery can be challenging even to most physicians.  The mission of the Jefferson Aortic Center is also to provide and facilitate patient education.  

Every month, new technology is introduced that treats aortic aneurysms or dissections.  The center aims to provide patients with the latest advances in minimally invasive aortic surgery.

The following links offer well-illustrated information about various surgical procedures:

Treating your Thoracic Aortic Dissection: A Patient's Guide Zenith Dissection Endovascular Stent   Animation Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm (TAA) Patient & Family Health Information, Society for Vascular Surgery Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Patient & Family Health Information, Society for Vascular Surgery Open Surgical Repair Patient & Family Health Information, Society for Vascular Surgery Endovascular Repair Patient & Family Health Information, Society for Vascular Surgery Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Anuerysm