Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center Becomes First in Northern Palm Beach County to Perform Advanced Aortic Aneurysm Repair Using FDA-Approved TAMBE Device

Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center has become the first hospital in northern Palm Beach County to perform a complex aortic aneurysm repair using the GORE® EXCLUDER® Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis — known as the TAMBE device — marking a major step forward in cardiac care access for Jupiter and surrounding communities.

The TAMBE device received FDA approval in January 2024 as the first off-the-shelf endovascular solution for the treatment of complex thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAA) and high-surgical-risk pararenal aortic aneurysms — some of the most difficult vascular conditions to treat. Prior to its approval, patients with these conditions typically required open surgery or custom-manufactured devices, often waiting weeks and traveling to major academic medical centers in Miami or Orlando to access care.

What the TAMBE device does: Rather than open surgery, a vascular surgeon guides the branched endoprosthesis through small incisions in the groin and arm, navigating through the arteries using established imaging technology. The device is then deployed to seal off the aneurysm while maintaining blood flow to branching vessels — reducing recovery time and surgical risk compared to traditional approaches.

The milestone at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center means Jupiter-area residents facing one of cardiology's most complex diagnoses no longer need to leave the region for treatment.

Aortic aneurysms — enlargements of the body's main artery — are often detected incidentally and can be life-threatening if they rupture. Risk factors include age, smoking, high blood pressure, and family history. Men over 65 who have ever smoked are at highest risk and are recommended for one-time ultrasound screening.

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