Inoperable Aortic Aneurysms


What Is An Aortic Aneurysm?

An aortic aneurysm is a bulge or an enlarged section of the aorta. The aorta is the main pipeline of blood to the entire in human body. The heart pumps oxygenated blood through it with every heart beat. In some patients, sections of the aorta has a tendency to balloon out or enlarge over time. This is a life threatening and dangerous diagnosis, as the section affected by the aneurysm becomes overstretched, weakening it. This can eventually result in the aortic aneurysm bursting. These aneurysms can happen in the abdominal region (as shown to the right), or in the upper body, also known as a thoracic aortic aneurysm. Apart from bursting, the aortic aneurysm can cause other problems. If blood flow is slowed in the aortic aneurysm, clots may form. Blood clots in the thoracic area may travel to the brain and cause strokes. Blood clots in the abdominal region may block blood flow to the lower body. Inoperable Aortic Aneurysm For most patients, the fix for this condition is relatively simple. The affected portion of the aortic pipeline is removed and replaced by an artificial pipe. In some patients, there are outside circumstances that make this simple surgery very risky by standard procedures. Patients are deemed “inoperable.” Dr. Ciuffo provides a solution for these “inoperable” aortic aneurysm patients. An “inoperable” patient may have a bad kidney or liver, they may be old and frail, or they may have a heavily calcified aorta among other conditions. Local doctors simply may not have the resources, the experience, or the education to help this bad diagnosis. Dr. Ciuffo, a high risk heart surgery...

Doctor Says Inoperable Aortic Valve? Maybe Not!

As we age, we all worry about what the news doctor might deliver, especially about the heart. When your doctor hands you a terrible diagnosis, giving you the seemingly life-sealing fate of simply living with your “inoperable aortic valve” condition, it can seem like the end of the world. But, as Dr. Ciuffo has described in detail throughout his website, “inoperable” is typically more descriptive of the traditional heart surgery methods, rather than your heart’s ability to be operated on. Get A Second Opinion For An Inoperable Aortic Valve Diagnosis Now! It is extremely important to your health to get a second opinion, especially in such a sensitive and life-threatening area. Dr. Ciuffo has been using the most cutting edge technology with his extensive experience to perform successful, minimally invasive heart surgery procedures for “high risk” and “inoperable” heart surgery patients. Read Gwen’s success story, the “inoperable” patient with lung cancer in her 70s who Dr. Ciuffo performed a successful aortic valve replacement on and who recovered quickly to enjoy many more years living life to the fullest with her family. Inoperable Aortic Valve Condition Becomes Operable The minimally invasive aortic valve procedures performed by Dr. Ciuffo are an amazing options for patients who have previously been told their heart condition is inoperable. Minimally invasive procedures are performed through a small two inch incision between the rids, eliminating the need for breaking bones, the heart-lung machine, or blood transfusions that are typically needed in traditional heart surgery methods. Read patient testimonials to get a better idea of Dr. Ciuffo’s surgical expertise and how it works. First Steps After Diagnosis After you receive a high risk...