Stroke after thoracic endovascular aortic repair: Can you “plug” the problem?

Perioperative stroke has become the main factor determining quality of life in patients undergoing aortic surgery. Complications traditionally associated with aortic surgery, such as myocardial failure or bleeding, now contribute less frequently to mortality in this patient population.
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tags: Editorial Commentary Source Type: research