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updated: September 16, 2008
Free Presentation at The Arizona Heart Institute
Aneurysms and Endoluminal Graft
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among Americans. The incidence of reported ruptured aneurysm is about 10 in every 100,000 persons per year (about 27,000 patients per year in the US), most commonly diagnosed in people who are between 50 and 60 years old. An Aneurysm is a ballooning in the wall of an artery, aneurysms can form in arteries throughout the body, but the most common are abdominal aortic aneurysms and thoracic aneurysms, both known as “silent killers” because they have no symptoms. Fortunately there are minimally invasive procedures at the Arizona Heart Institute that can repair these aneurysms; one called an Endoluminal Graft (ELG). These ELG’s are made of a combination of synthetic material and metal stents, which is used to block off the aneurysm, and inserted nonsurgically with a catheter through an artery in the groin.
On Thursday, September 18, 2008, you can attend a FREE presentation on Aneurysms and Endoluminal Grafts, sponsored by the Arizona Heart Institute (AHI) and the Arizona Heart Hospital. This presentation will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at the AHI, in the third-floor classroom, located at 2632 N. 20th Street in Phoenix.
AHI Clinical Manager, Teresa Capriotti, R.N., B.S.N., will give the presentation. Ms. Capriotti has been with AHI for more than 10 years. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Indiana University and has more than 20 years of experience in cardiovascular medicine. Ms. Capriotti has taken an active role in providing cardiovascular education and has given several presentations on cardiovascular disease that can be viewed on the web site.
Besides diet and exercise, knowledge is one of the best ways to fight heart disease. If you would like to attend this free presentation please call 1-800-345-4278 or register at www.azheart.com, seating is limited, so register today!
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