AORTIC ANEURYSM

This study is testing whether a new imaging technology called LumiGuide can reduce radiation exposure during complex aortic aneurysm repair procedures. Researchers are comparing LumiGuide to standard fluoroscopy (X-ray guidance) in patients undergoing FEVAR surgery. The main goal…

This study is testing a new surgical device called Rapidlink. It is designed to help surgeons repair or replace the main arteries branching off the aortic arch during major open-heart surgery for aortic disease. The goal is to see if this device makes the complex procedure safer,…

This small study is testing a new 6-week phone coaching program designed to help patients prepare for surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm. The program, called 'Ready for Recovery,' helps participants set goals for exercise, diet, and breathing exercises, and provides support for…

This study is testing a new stent graft device called NEXUS for people with dangerous conditions in their aortic arch, the main blood vessel leaving the heart. The device is inserted through blood vessels to reinforce weak or torn areas, aiming to prevent life-threatening rupture…

This study aims to better understand the physical strength and elasticity of the aortic wall in people with aortic aneurysms or dissections. Researchers will collect and test small tissue samples from 250 patients undergoing heart surgery, comparing those with aortic disease to t…

This study aims to understand what level of exercise is safe for people with aortic aneurysms. Researchers will use special exercise equipment inside an MRI machine to measure how the aorta responds to physical activity in 35 participants. The goal is to gather information that c…

This study aims to better understand the risks and progression of inherited aortic diseases, which can lead to dangerous aneurysms and dissections. It will follow 5,000 people worldwide who have specific genetic mutations linked to these conditions. The goal is to gather detailed…