Policlinico San Martino saves 81-year-old after aortic aneurysm rupture

An 81-year-old patient was successfully treated at Policlinico San Martino in Genoa after arriving at the emergency room with a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm, one of the most serious vascular emergencies.

The medical team, led by Professor Giovanni Pratesi, was able to move the patient from diagnosis to the operating room in just 20 minutes. This rapid response was facilitated by the fact that the vascular and endovascular surgery team was already on-site at the hospital, participating in the ‘Aorta in salute’ (Healthy Aorta) open weekend diagnostic activities.

The hospital utilizes a hybrid operating room that integrates open and endovascular surgery, allowing for a multidisciplinary approach to complex aortic pathologies. The ‘Aorta in salute’ initiative, promoted by the Liguria Region and AOM Liguria, provides free specialist visits and ultrasounds for citizens over 65.