Is this only for abdominal aneurysms or does it cover aortic aneurysms?

 An implant to prevent stroke by rupture of the aortic artery.

A ruptured aortic artery would not cause a stroke in the brain. Come on, msnbc, get it right.

The most common places for an aortic aneurysm to appear is in the abdomen, but they can also occur in segment that runs through the thoracic region. A rupture of the aorta is a catastrophic event.

http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-disease-aortic-aneurysm

http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/tc/aortic-aneurysm-overview

I had AAA surgery in 1999. It was terrible and the doctors stated that this surgery

is worse than open heart surgery. I am 82 and my aorta is 3 cm and my doctor is

watching, with ultra sounds ever 6 months. If or when it reaches 5cm a discision will be made

on what to do. Sure hope the stent will be approved by that time.