Innovation of the Gelweave™ Y Arch Graft
Join Fernando Fleischman, M.D. in episode 7 of Through the Lens as he as takes us through the innovation journey of the Gelweave™ Y Arch graft, from its early design stages to the advanced treatment solution it is today.
Product availability subject to regulatory approval. A Gelweave™ IFU is supplied with all Gelweave™ devices.
Fernando Fleischman, MD, is a cardiac surgeon with Keck Medicine of USC. He is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive endovascular techniques and innovations. He treats a variety of aortic diseases, including aneurysm, dissection and genetic disorders, but his clinical interests cross all aspects of cardiothoracic surgery, from valve disease to heart failure treatments.
In his research, Dr. Fleischman is helping to push the boundaries of aortic surgery and less-invasive endovascular surgery. In addition, he studies ways to improve long-term aortic surgery outcomes and aortic syndrome prediction models. His publications include topics such as management of aortic emergencies during the COVID-19 pandemic, aortic dissection and aortic valve replacement.
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Dr. Fleischman moved to Los Angeles at 3 years old and grew up in Sherman Oaks. He is a dedicated soccer fan and roots for Real Madrid, a Spanish professional football club.
Dr. Fleischman decided to become a physician, because he wanted to combine a fascination for science with a human connection. He chose cardiac surgery for its complexity.
Fernando Fleischman is the Co-Director of the USC Comprehensive Aortic Center.
