New hope for high-risk patients with life-threatening aortic aneurysms
NCT ID NCT00583817
First seen May 21, 2026 · Last updated Jun 04, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at using a tube (stent) placed through a blood vessel to treat bulges or tears in the main artery of the chest and belly. It is for people who are too sick for standard open surgery. The goal is to see if this gentler approach can prevent death and serious problems like stroke.
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Locations
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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