Not everyone with an aortic aneurysm is a candidate for endovascular repair. In this video, Dr. Bernardo Mendes of the UCLA Health Aortic Center explains how specialists determine whether this minimally invasive approach is the right fit based on the location of the aneurysm, the shape of the aorta and the condition of nearby blood vessels. He also discusses when more complex grafts or open surgery may be recommended to achieve the safest and most durable result. Learn more about UCLA Health Aortic Care at uclahealth.org/medical-services/heart/aortic  Full transcript available below. #UCLAHealth #AorticCare #EndovascularSurgery #AorticAneurysm #VascularSurgery #MinimallyInvasiveSurgery #HeartHealth #AorticDisease #PatientEducation #Healthcare #CardiacCare #HeartCare