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At the forefront of the endovascular revolution
When Jose Hernandez was told by his UCLA Health medical team that he had developed another aortic aneurysm he feared the risks of cutting into his chest and abdomen, yet again, for a major surgery.
Hernandez, 58, has a rare genetic condition that causes weaker blood vessels, making him susceptible to life-threatening aneurysms or abnormal bulges in his aorta. The aorta, which starts in the heart, is the largest artery in the body and supplies blood to all organs and systems. He was informed that if he wanted to delay surgery for a few weeks, an international leader in a safer, less invasive procedure would soon be joining UCLA Health. Read more >