An AV fistula is a surgical connection made between an artery and a vein, typically located in your arm, however, if necessary it can be placed in the leg. With an AV fistula, blood flows from the artery directly into the vein, increasing the blood pressure and amount of blood flow through the vein. Read More...

An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is defined as a permanent dilation of the abdominal aorta, with a diameter greater than 5 cm or a diameter greater than 50% of the aortic diameter at the level of the diaphragm. Read More...

Full sternotomy approach remains the gold standard for coronary bypass surgery, mainly because surgery is indicated in case of severe and diffuse lesions which need several bypass with complete revascularization. Read More...