Aortic Disease Centre

Acute

What is Aortic Disease Centre?

The clinic has a long tradition of trained specialists in the evaluation of people with aortic diseases and surgeons who perform open and endovascular techniques to treat these conditions. They use CT scans and MRI to identify aortic and other blood vessel problems.

  • Sudden severe chest or upper back pain, often described as a tearing or ripping sensation, that spreads to the neck or down the back.
  • Sudden severe stomach pain.
  • Loss of consciousness.
  • Shortness of breath.
  • Blood clots.
  • Stroke.
  • Heart failure.
  • Heart rhythm problems, called arrhythmias.
  • Death due to sudden cardiac arrest.
  • Pregnancy.
  • High-intensity weightlifting.
  • Sex. Men are more likely to have aortic dissection than women.
  • Age. Aortic dissection is more likely in people age 60 and older.
  • Cocaine use. This drug temporarily raises blood pressure.
  • Aneurysms of blood vessels in other parts of your body.
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • Cardiovascular conditions, such as atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, and peripheral artery disease.
  • Unhealthy blood cholesterol level.
How to Prevent Aorta Disease?

Some common ways of aortic disease prevention include: Manage Blood Pressure: Maintain healthy blood pressure through a nutritious diet and active lifestyle. Smoking: Reduce the risk of aortic disease by quitting smoking.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?
  • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
  • Open Aortic Valve Surgery.
  • Minimally Invasive Aortic Procedures (TEVAR, EVAR, and FEVAR)
  • Open Aortic Surgery.
  • Hybrid Aortic Procedures.

How is it treated?

Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include

  • Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR).
  • Endovascular stent graft.
  • Heart valve replacement.
  • Mitral valve repair surgery.
  • Thoracic aortic aneurysm repair.
  • Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)

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