Endovascular Experts

Dr. Boulos Toursarkissian initiated the endovascular surgery program for the abdominal aorta at the Health Science Center. With new technology and the addition of top-notch faculty, the program has expanded to include the less-invasive technique for the thoracic aorta. The program takes a multidisciplinary approach to health care – faculty physicians from multiple departments and […]

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All about the Aorta

The aorta is the body’s largest artery. Shaped like a candy cane and about the diameter of a garden hose, the aorta extends from the heart down through the chest and abdomen, where it divides into a vessel that carries blood to the abdominal organs and legs. Aneurysms Aneurysms can develop anywhere in the aorta. […]

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