The aorta is the main blood vessel that carries oxygen-filled blood from the heart to the rest of the body. It extends from the chest to the abdomen, where it branches (bifurcates) into the iliac ...

Aortoiliac occlusive disease (AIOD) is a condition characterized by the narrowing or blockage of the aorta and iliac arteries, often due to atherosclerosis. This can lead to significant health ...

The physical examination is non-specific for descending thoracic aortic dissection, but a pulse deficit can be seen if the iliac arteries are involved. The blood pressure is frequently elevated.

All had severe calcification of iliac arteries. Eight patients required a bypass from the thoracic aorta and two from the infrarenal level. Revascularization was successful in 10 patients.

Although iliac artery (IA) endarterectomy has largely been ... Of these, five required more extensive endarterectomy, three of the distal aorta and two of the contralateral IA.

The hospital's state-of-the-art American Heart and Vascular Institute performed a challenging surgery including open ...