Genetic Aortopathies: Navigating Complex Decisions in Practice with R. Afifi & S. Shalhub

European Society for Vascular Surgery · Jun 11, 2026 · 40m · transcript

How should we approach intervention thresholds, repair strategies, and lifelong surveillance in patients with genetic aortopathies? Prof. Sherene Shalhub (Oregon Health & Science University) and Prof. Rana Afifi (McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston) discuss the practical challenges, controversies, and unanswered questions that shape decision-making in the management of these complex patients.

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