In this large cohort of intact TAAAs, we showed a significantly higher adjusted total hospitalization cost of open compared with endovascular repair despite the additional cost of endografts. This is likely driven by longer length of stay and higher morbidity after OAR.

Statin use is associated with significant reduction in mortality and failure to rescue in patients who develop major complications (stroke/MI) after CAS. Therefore, statin use should be strongly encouraged in all patients undergoing CAS.

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