The Aorta Centre at Yashoda Hospital is a part of the Centre for Heart Disease. It is dedicated to the comprehensive management of both chronic and acute aortic disease, which covers a wide range of diseases from aortic dissections to aneurysms and everything in between. Our mission is to provide safe, quality, and patient-centric treatment plan to everyone under our care.
Our multidisciplinary team includes world-leading doctors, physicians, and surgeons who offer both surgical as well as non-surgical treatment options to deal with all kinds of aortic diseases ranging from mild to chronic. The hospital is greatly recognized for its state-of-the-art infrastructure and marks cutting-edge surgical procedures on par with universal excellence. The treatments offered by us are up to date and have consistently served with better outcomes.
Aortic disease refers to a group of a medical condition that specifically affects the aorta. The aorta is the largest artery in the human body that originates from the top of the left ventricle. It is the main artery that carries blood from the heart through the aortic valve and connects with other arteries to deliver oxygenated blood to the brain, cells, and muscles.
Aortic diseases can be congenital, genetic, or acquired later in life. If left untreated, Aortic diseases can pose a severe threat to the patient's life. Some of the most common types of the aortic disease include aortic aneurysm, atherosclerosis, hypertension, and Marfan syndrome.
The symptoms of aortic diseases vary depending upon the type of disease and the age of the patient. Some of the most common indicators are listed below:
What Are The Conditions We Treat At The Aorta Centre?
Some of the extreme conditions we treat at the Aorta Centre that can damage the aorta and put patients at considerable, life-threatening risk include:
These conditions are severe and often lead to life-threatening emergencies that require immediate medical care.
Are You A Candidate For Aortic Disease?
You are a candidate for the aortic disease if you experience more than one below-mentioned symptoms together. These symptoms include:
What Are The Various Diagnosis Tests Required For Aortic Disease?
The doctors may conduct several tests like:
Cardiac Diagnostic Tests:
Diagnostic Imaging Scans:
What Is The Treatment Procedure For Aortic Disease?
The treatment procedure for aortic disease depends majorly upon the type of disease a patient is suffering from. The cardiovascular specialists first evaluate the patient for his/her current medical condition and develop a treatment plan accordingly, including pre- and post-surgical medical management. The principal treatment procedures include:
What Are The Precautions One Must Take To Prevent Aortic Disease?
Some of the significant precautions one must take include:
Are There Any Complications Involved?
Yashoda Hospital has a high success rate in performing surgeries related to Aortic Disease, but sometimes risks cannot be averted and depend on the condition of a patient. Possible complications after the procedure include:
Very Common Complications
Rare Complications
A patient must seek the immediate help of the doctor if the complications do not improve.
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