Aorta Centre at Yashoda Hospital

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.

What Is An Aortic Disease?

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.

What Are The Various Indicators Of Aortic Disease?

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:

• Chest or back pain
• Shortness of breath
• Difficulty breathing or swallowing
• Coughing
• Hoarseness
• Other causes may include:
• Infection
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Plaque buildup in your arteries (atherosclerosis)
• Sudden traumatic injury

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:

• Aortic aneurysms
  • Abdominal aortic aneurysms
  • Thoracic aneurysms
  • Thoracic, abdominal aneurysms
• Atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Marfan Syndrome (Genetic condition)
• Connective tissue disorders
  • Ehler-Danlos disorder
  • Polychondritis
  • Scleroderma
  • Osteogenesis Imperfecta
  • Polycystic kidney disease
  • Turners syndrome
• Injury

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:

• Sudden bouts of chest pain
• Unconsciousness
• Difficulty in breathing
• Difficulty in swallowing food
• High or low blood pressure
• Abdominal pain
• Headache
• Pain that radiates to your back
• Bleeding from nose
• Persistent pain in the chest and limbs
• Breaking out in cold sweats

What Are The Various Diagnosis Tests Required For Aortic Disease?

The doctors may conduct several tests like:

Cardiac Diagnostic Tests:

• Chest X-Ray
• Cardiac Catheterization
• Electrocardiogram (ECG)
• Echocardiogram (Doppler Echocardiogram)
• Exercise Test

Diagnostic Imaging Scans:

• Computed Tomography (CT)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

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:

• Endovascular surgery
• Hybrid aortic repair
• Hypothermic circulatory arrest
• Minimally invasive open repair
• Open aortic repair
• Transfusion-free surgery

What Are The Precautions One Must Take To Prevent Aortic Disease?

Some of the significant precautions one must take include:

• Regular health checkups are a must if you have a family history of aortic diseases.
• Take part in physical activities and abstain from a stagnant lifestyle.
• Avoid unnecessary stress and strain.
• Eat food products that are good for your heart. You may consult a dietitian for the same.
• Avoid smoking and drinking.
• Cut down on the consumption of salt.
• If you have diabetes or hypertension, keep your sugar and blood pressure levels under control.
• Maintain a healthy body weight.

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

• Damage to your blood vessels
• Blood Clot
• Internal bleeding
• Low blood pressure
• Fast pulse
• Sudden, intense and persistent abdominal or back pain (which gives tearing sensation)
• A sudden extreme headache
• Certain types of aneurysm can lead to angina

Rare Complications

• Heart attack
• Lung Injury
• Kidney failure
• Death (in rare cases)

A patient must seek the immediate help of the doctor if the complications do not improve.