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Novel endovascular device for an aortic dissection

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Project Overview

While relatively rare in comparison to many vascular disorders, Aortic Dissection is one with an exceptionally high mortality rate. While endovascular repair has become approved in the last 5 years, the procedures still remains one with many complications and high rate of failure. This is due, in part, to a lack of an appropriate endovascular tool with which to repair the dissection and restore normal blood flow throughout the body. The goal of this project is to design a tool that will be capable of repairing a dissection without inflicting damage to the proximal endothelial layer of the aorta.

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Team members from left to right: Jennifer Westlund, Steven Gock, Matthew Mcmillan, Peter Hartig, Julia Handel
Team members from left to right: Jennifer Westlund, Steven Gock, Matthew Mcmillan, Peter Hartig, Julia Handel

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Team Members

  • Peter Hartig - Team Leader
  • Steven Gock - Communicator
  • Jennifer Westlund - BSAC
  • Julia Handel - BWIG
  • Matthew Mcmillan - BPAG

Advisor and Client

  • Dr. Ed Bersu - Advisor
  • Dr. Dai Yamanouchi - Client
  • Patrick Phelan - Alternate Contact

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