UCCAD NewsletterRead the inaugural edition of the University of Chicago Center for Aortic Diseases newsletter! Download by clicking here.
|
|
At the Forefront of Medicine
The University of Chicago's Center for Aortic Diseases (UCCAD) is one of the largest aortic programs in the region. It is the result of a focused effort by the University of Chicago Medicine to offer state-of-the-art care to patients with complex aortic disease.
UCCAD has assembled a world-class group of clinicians and scientists dedicated to the diagnosis and management of complex aortic conditions including:
- Ascending Aortic Aneurysms - Aortic Arch Aneurysms - Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms - Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms - Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
To achieve the best outcomes, our clinicians use cutting-edge technologies, including:
Ross Milner, MD Director Center for Aortic Disease 
Contact UsPatients: For consultations with our team, call 1-855-808-2223 or request an appointment online. We are committed to providing you with an appointment within 5 business days of your call. If you have questions in the meantime, please Ask Our Experts.
Physicians: To discuss a patient with a physician or facilitate a transfer to the University of Chicago Medicine, contact us at 1-855-808-2223. Our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a weeks, to assist in the care of your patients and to coordinate urgent, emergent and elective transfers at the local, regional, national and international levels. Arrangements for air transfer within 200 miles of Chicago is available via University of Chicago Aeromedical Network (UCAN). |
Ask our ExpertsSend your non-urgent questions regarding your aortic, heart, and vascular conditions via email directly to our expert team of doctors.
Patient ExperienceIn the NewsVascular surgeons get superior EVAR results, study finds. Read more!
Drs. Ross Milner and Darwin Eton have been designated as Distinguished Reviewers for the Journal of Vascular Surgery. Congratulations! Watch Dr. Jeevanandam discussing innovations in cardiovascular device therapies at the Bloomberg Link Healthcare Innovations Conference in New York Dr. Ross Milner named National Principle Investigator for Global Registry for Endovascular Aortic Treatment (GREAT)... FAQWhat is an aortic aneurysm?
An aneurysm is a bulging, weakened area in the wall of a blood vessel resulting in... What is transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)? TAVI also known as transcatheter aortic valve reimplantation (TAVR)... Can I exercise if I have an enlarged aorta, aortic aneurysm, or chronic dissection? Though some types of exercise should be avoided, exercise is generally encouraged... Who should be screened for an aortic aneurysm? Most people with aortic aneurysms experience no symptoms... |
