CLINICIAN TESTIMONIALS Valiant Navion Thoracic Stent Graft System

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Overview

This TEVAR video library shares physicians' firsthand experiences with the Valiant Navion™ thoracic stent graft system in treating descending thoracic aorta disease.

Valiant Navion thoracic stent graft system is designed to treat a wide range of patient anatomies and all lesions of the descending thoracic aorta (DTA), including thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA), type B aortic dissection (TBAD), intramural hematoma (IMH), penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer (PAU), and blunt thoracic aortic injury (BTAI).

View the videos on this page to hear how physicians use Valiant Navion stent graft system for their TEVAR procedures and the benefit it provides to physicians and their patients — check back often for new testimonials.

TEVAR Procedures with valiant navion stent graft system

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Reduce Procedure Time and Minimize Access Complications

Dr. Dennis Gable comments on a quicker, easier procedure and the ability to minimize access vessel complications with the Valiant Navion stent graft system.

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TEVAR Simplified and the Benefit to Patients

Dr. Frank R. Arko III discusses increased patient applicability with the low-profile Valiant Navion system.

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A Broad Range of Options for Optimal Patient Outcomes

Dr. Ross Milner reflects on the impact of having multiple configuration and size options with the Valiant Navion system to treat multiple different thoracic aortic pathologies.

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Reduce Manipulations in the Arch

Dr. Dennis Gable discusses the Valiant Navion system deployment accuracy and its importance in potentially reducing vessel injury and possibility of stroke.

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A Low Profile Enhances Trackability

Professor Fabio Verzini comments on the outstanding trackability of the low-profile Valiant Navion stent graft delivery system.

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Clinical evidence in support of a low-profile device in challenging anatomies

Dr. Ross Milner shares real-world benefits of the Valiant Navion system when treating difficult arch and tortuous anatomies.

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Deploy at the Target Location with No Need for Repositioning

Professor Fabio Verzini discusses how the Valiant Navion system is designed to help mitigate the risk of neurologic adverse events.

Patient Recovery Time Benefits

Dr. Frank R. Arko III discusses how the low-profile Valiant Navion system enables patients to get back to their routines.

Dr. Desai Valiant Navion Low Crossing Profile Video - (02:09)

Watch this video and hear Dr. Desai discuss the importance of having a low-profile crossing profile and a shorter tapered tip for treating thoracic aneurysms.
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TEVAR Simplified and the Benefit to Patients

Dr. Nimesh Desai discusses benefits in arch anatomy and advantages to his patients of the low-profile Valiant Navion stent graft system.

Dr. Desai Design Elements of Valiant Navion Video - (01:12)

Watch this video and hear Dr. Desai describe why he would change his current device to Valiant Navion as the device of choice for thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR).
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Proven Results in Complex Anatomy

Dr. Nimesh Desai explains why he chooses the Valiant Navion system in aneurysm and for complex anatomy.

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Valiant Navion CoveredSeal is Tailored for Fragile Aortas

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What Is a Fragile Aorta and Why do Fragile Aortas Necessitate a Dedicated Treatment Option?

Dr. Ross Milner discusses why the CoveredSeal configuration is his preferred option to treat fragile aortas.

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Taking a Tailored Approach to Fragile Aorta Treatment

Dr. Dennis Gable discusses tailoring device choice based on pathophysiology and patient anatomy.

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Valiant Navion CoveredSeal Offers Physicians a Choice

Dr. Frank R Arko III comments on the impact of having a dedicated option to treat fragile aortas.

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Physician Options When Treating Fragile Aortas

Dr. Dennis Gable comments on the value of the Valiant Navion CoveredSeal, with completely covered proximal end, for treating dissection or other fragile aortas.

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Treating Acute Aortic Syndrome

Dr. Ross Milner comments on the adoption of CoveredSeal to tailor treatment in fragile aortas.

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