Carotid Artery Disease: Using Minimally Invasive Surgery to Prevent Stroke

When Harlan Smith found out he had a blockage in the two large blood vessels in his neck, he entrusted Kelsey-Seybold cardiologist Ali Mortazavi, M.D. to perform a minimally invasive procedure that he believes may have saved his life. Read his story here.

Less Invasive Procedure Offers Speedier Recovery for Patients With Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

Although he had no symptoms, one man found out he had an abdominal aortic aneurysm during a routine screening. Using innovations in surgery, Kelsey-Seybold physicians are able to perform less invasive procedures, while drastically reducing their patients' hospital stay and recovery time. Read his story here.