Device Helps Repair Aorta, Cuts Risk of Paralysis

Imagine going through life knowing the main artery in your heart could burst at any time. It happens to thousands of patients every year in the U.S. who have aortic aneurysms. Even though it can lead to serious complications, doctors can now treat it with a somewhat simple device - a tube made from every day material.

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