5.8cm thoracic aorta aneurysm

@rlhix see this report, and I have seen it in some other papers, it is being done, just need to find out where
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1078588423006147
They call it F/B TEVAR
This is a summary paper but read the conclusion

@rlhix here is one of the devices now approved for all sections of the arch
https://www.goremedical.com/products/thoracic-branch-endoprosthesis

@rlhicks5657. Mine is ascending aortic arch. I just would not be able to withstand open heart surgery.

@houston13
My arch is fine, but I don't meet those criteria below and was told a quick and hard "No" when I asked Mayo about this due to the remaining 4.6cm native distal ascending aorta. The only mention 77 trials and its still not from the arch to the root as I mentioned. Some people have variations in the arch which are bad just different. Plus it has to meet certain criteria. It seems that the arch has to be close to pristine with a perfect landing zone in the ascending aorta.

INDICATIONS FOR USE: The GORE® TAG® Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis is indicated for endovascular repair of lesions of the aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta, while maintaining flow into a single aortic arch branch vessel in patients who have: Adequate iliac/femoral access; Proximal Aortic Landing Zones: For Isolated Lesion Patients: Proximal landing zone cannot be aneurysmal, dissected, heavily calcified or heavily thrombosed;

For Dissection Patients: Primary entry tear must be distal to the target branch vessel and the proximal extent of the landing zone must not be dissected; Aortic inner diameter range 16-42 mm; Proximal segment length (length from distal edge of target branch vessel to the midpoint of any proximal branch vessel) of at least 2.0-4.0 cm, depending on Aortic Component selection; Proximal covered length (measured from distal edge of target branch vessel to the distal edge of any proximal branch vessel) of at least 15–36 mm, depending on Aortic Component selection;

For patients with prior ascending aorta or aortic arch repair with surgical graft: at least 2 cm landing zone proximal to the distal anastomosis; Target Branch Vessel Landing Zone: Landing zone cannot be aneurysmal, dissected, heavily thrombosed and severely tortuous (180 degree turn within the treated length); Target branch vessel inner diameter of 6–18 mm, depending on Side Branch Portal diameter selected; Target branch vessel minimum length of 2.5–3.0 cm, depending on Side Branch Portal diameter selected. Distal Landing Zone (Isolated Lesion Patients only): Outer curve length must be ≥ 2 cm proximal to celiac artery; Aortic inner diameter range 16-42 mm; Cannot be aneurysmal, dissected, heavily calcified or heavily thrombosed; Native Aorta or previously placed GORE® TAG® Conformable Thoracic Stent Graft.

Hi @rlhix I was referring to the arch only as that was the question @jdssunflower was asking. It does not work for everyone as you say, there are several variables that have to be met, but for someone that cannot have open heart and has an arch aneurysm I would certainly check.

@houston13
Thank you. Im still waiting for a CTA in 6wks. Then will have to find a good thoracic surgeon.
Im having a problem with me BP being high every morning. Usually 185/92. I take Losartan 50mg at bedtime and 50mg in am. It does go down in daytime to 135/83. Just wonder if Amlodipine would keep it down overnight?

@jdssunflower with a 5.8 cm aneurysm controlling your BP should be a priority, I recommend you get your cardiologist to address it ASAP, a cardiologist should be able to work with you and recommend the right combination of medications that will get you there, everyone is different so getting medication recommendations form this forum should be taken with a grain of salt, you need a Dr that knows your whole physical condition, your average should be around 130 or less systolic.