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Endovascular Treatment for Aortic Diseases: Intercontinental Disparities
Gautam Naik1, Ishaq Wadiwala2, Niranjan Hiremath3
1Department of Cardiology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Sarita Vihar, Delhi Mathura Road, New Delhi, 110076, DL, India. dr.gautamnaik@gmail.com.
Current Cardiology Reports
|July 21, 2025
Summary
Endovascular aortic repair offers significant benefits but faces global disparities in access. Improving healthcare equity is crucial for consistent patient outcomes worldwide.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Cardiovascular Interventions
- Health Equity
Background:
- Endovascular techniques have revolutionized aortic disease management.
- Minimally invasive aortic repair offers advantages over open surgery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze intercontinental disparities in endovascular aortic repair.
- To examine device availability, cost, and accessibility across continents.
- To highlight the need for improved global healthcare equity in aortic disease treatment.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on endovascular aortic repair globally.
- Comparative analysis of treatment adoption across North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
- Focus on factors influencing access and patient outcomes.
Main Results:
- Significant variations exist in endovascular aortic repair adoption worldwide.
- Healthcare infrastructure, economic factors, and regulatory environments impact treatment accessibility.
- Patient outcomes are influenced by geographic location and socioeconomic status.
Conclusions:
- Global disparities in endovascular aortic treatment require urgent attention.
- Enhancing aortic care necessitates addressing challenges in device availability and cost.
- Achieving equitable access to advanced aortic disease treatment is paramount.
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