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1. In Memoriam.

Author

BROWNWORTH, VICTORIA A.

Subjects
CARDIAC surgery, AORTA surgery
Abstract

A first person narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of heart surgery.

Published
2016

2. Chennai doctors make history.

Author

Mohan, Neethu

Subjects
HEART surgeons, CARDIAC surgery patients, CHEST pain, AORTA surgery, PATIENTS
Abstract

The article reports that a group of doctors from Chennai, India have made a history by conducting a seven-hour long heart surgery to a 53-year-old worker from Salem. Nandakishore Kapadia of Fortis Malar Hospital mentions that the patient was brought to the hospital by his relatives due to severe chest pain and lethargy. It states that the surgeons have removed the thickened blood into the aorta of the patient.

Published
2013

3. Simpler aneurysm repair.

Subjects
ENDOVASCULAR surgery, AORTA surgery, AORTIC aneurysm treatment, ABDOMINAL aortic aneurysms, AORTIC diseases, HERNIA
Abstract

The article offers information on endovascular repair for the treatment of a rupture of the aorta. The procedure involves a small incision in the groin through which a surgeon threads a fabric-coated stent up to the anuerysm. More doctors recently recommend endovascular repair for most people with aortic aneurysms.

Published
2009