Dr. John Ikonomidis, director of the Heart Transplant Program at MUSC's South Carolina heart center, explains the medical phenomenon of an aortic aneurysm and describes the procedure of endovascular stent grafting. He notes risk factors for aortic aneurysms and emphasizes the need for an efficacious and economical screening method to identify aortic aneurysms in high risk populations. Dr. Ikonomidis walks through the process from evaluation to treatment, describing characteristics of a good candidate for endovascular stent grafting at aneurysm treatment centers. Learn more about MUSC's South Carolina heart center and cardiovascular services at MUSC today at http://www.muschealth.com/heart/index.htm