Aortic Conditions & Diseases
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As the body’s largest artery, the aorta carries oxygen-rich blood throughout the body. This hard working vessel can be vulnerable to a number of disorders, many that are life threatening. The UCLA Aortic Center is world-renowned for the evaluation and treatment of every type of aortic disease. Using advanced imaging tests, our physicians can quickly and accurately diagnose aortic disease better than ever before.
From the latest medicines to the most advanced minimally invasive approaches, our expert team customizes each treatment plan to provide you with the best result. Read more about our diagnosis and treatment options.
Aortic Conditions and Diseases We Treat
We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of the following conditions:
- Aortic Aneurysms
- Aortic Valvular Disease
- Aortic Occlusive Disease
- Traumatic Aortic Disease
- Aortic Dissections
Complete list of aortic conditions and diseases we treat:
- Aortic aneurysms (abdominal, thoracic, thoracoabdominal)
- Aortic arch aneurysms
- Aortic arch syndrome
- Aortic insufficiency
- Aortic intramural hematoma
- Aortic occlusive disease
- Aortic penetrating ulcer
- Aortic valvular disease, including aortic stenosis
- Aortitis
- Bicuspid aortic valve
- Congenital and hereditary aortic defects, including Marfan syndrome
- Degenerative Aortic Disease
- Mycotic aortic aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm
- Traumatic aortic injury
- Type A and Type B aortic dissections