Meet the Experts

Dr. Athanassios Tsoukas

Vascular Surgeon with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute

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Types of Aneurysm

There are different types of aneurysm. Abdominal aortic aneurysm is the most common, says Dr. Athanassios Tsoukas, Vascular Surgeon with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute. The specialist explains all of them and also talks about treatments.

Blood Clot vs. Aneurysm

Aneurysm usually fills up with clot. Dr. Athanassios Tsoukas, Vascular Surgeon with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, explains the problems that clot can cause if it is attached to the aneurysm.

Aortic Aneurysm: Surgery Options

Repair is the main option in cases of aneurysm. Dr. Athanassios Tsoukas, Vascular Surgeon with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, explains, with a prototype, how the specialists do the procedure and what complications can occur during the recovery process of the patient.

Carotid Artery disease: Endarterectomy

The goal of endarterectomy is to open the internal coronary like a book, and use a spatula to separate the plaque from the carotid’s wall, explains Dr. Athanassios Tsoukas, Vascular Surgeon with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute. The procedure lasts two hours, and it includes an eventual duplex ultrasound on the table, the specialist says.

Risk Factors of Aneurysm

Smoking, gender, age, high blood pressure and medical history are the most common risk factors of aneurysm. Dr. Athanassios Tsoukas, Vascular Surgeon with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, explains men are more prone to suffer aneurysm. He also talks about why genetic can be a very important risk factor, too.

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