Theodosios Bisdas

What was the first use in Greece of the Phoenix atherectomy catheter? First use in Greece of the Phoenix endovascular atherosclerotic plaque removal catheter (atherectomy device, Philips), in a patient with peripheral arterial disease. The procedure was performed in the Hybrid operating room of the Athens Medical Center. Atherosclerotic plaque is an accumulation of cholesterol, lipids, calcium and inflammatory cells in the inner wall of the […]

What was the first aortic arch repair in Greece with Nexus Duo? First endovascular repair in Greece of an aortic arch aneurysm, following chronic type A dissection, with the Nexus Duo endograft. The procedure was performed in the Hybrid operating room of the Athens Medical Center, without sternotomy. The Nexus Duo is a new-generation branched endograft, designed specifically for the aortic arch: it seals the aneurysm while preserving flow to the branches […]