Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)? You're not alone, and you're in the right place.
In part one of this two part series, Cleveland Clinic’s vascular experts answer questions that real patients asked about abdominal aortic disease. Learn about aneurysm risk factors, genetic links to aortic disease and how lifestyle choices can impact an aneurysm.

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Meet the panel: Vascular surgeon Francis Caputo, MD | https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/francis-caputo/4271962
Vascular Medicine Specialist Scott Cameron, MD | https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/scott-cameron/4272046
Vascular Surgeon Ali Khalifeh, MD | https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/ali-khalifeh/4271964
Vascular Surgeon Courtney Hanak, MD | https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/courtney-hanak/4271976
Vascular Medicine Specialist Pulkit Chadhury, MD | https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/pulkit-chaudhury/4271946

Hani Najm, MD, and Joanna Ghobrial, MD, explain the latest advances in transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation, surgical strategies and lifetime management. Learn how a multidisciplinary approach helps patients live longer, healthier lives with fewer interventions.

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Venugopal Menon, MD, and Michael Tong, MD, explain how modern advances are transforming treatment for a rare but life-threatening complication after a heart attack: ventricular septal rupture. Learn why early transfer to an expert center matters, how mechanical support devices buy time for recovery and why surgery remains the definitive solution for saving lives.

Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339.

Subscribe to the free Love Your Heart monthly enewsletter for helpful resources including heart disease prevention and treatment tips, videos, news and research.
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