Health
Jan 22 2018, 8:19 am ET
New approach to abdominal aortic aneurysm saves lives
by Parminder Deo, Lauren Dunn and Shamard Charles, MD
A hidden, often deadly heart condition with no clear known cause nearly killed 54-year-old Gina Berg two years ago. If not for a new surgical technique, a minimally invasive procedure which uses 3-D printing technology, the adventurous Berg might never have been able to return to her passions of traveling, snorkeling and cooking.
It began in September 2016 when Berg was rushed to the hospital after experiencing a major heart attack in her car.
“I was shocked, absolutely shocked,†Berg said.
https://newsnew.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/new-approach-abdominal-aortic-aneurysm-repair-leads-quicker-recovery-n839251
