CENTER FOR AORTIC DISEASE
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  • Welcome
    • Why University of Chicago Medicine?
  • Our Team
    • Ross Milner, MD - Vascular Surgery
    • Valluvan Jeevanandam, MD - Cardiac Surgery
    • Shahab Akhter, MD - Cardiac Surgery
    • Darwin Eton, MD - Vascular Surgery
    • Amit Patel, MD - Cardiology
    • Christopher Skelly, MD - Vascular Surgery
    • Robert Steppacher, MD - Vascular Surgery
    • Marion Hofmann-Bowman, MD, PhD - Cardiology
    • Elizabeth McNally, MD, PhD - Cardiology
    • Roberto Lang, MD - Cardiology
    • Karin Dill, MD - Cardiovascular Imaging
    • Atman Shah, MD - Interventional cardiology
    • Lisa Dellefave-Castillo, MS - Genetic Counselor
    • Mark Chaney, MD - Anesthesia
    • Frank Dupont, MD - Anesthesia
    • Jenny Mei, RN
  • Aorta
    • Aortic Valve
    • Aortic Root
    • Ascending Aorta
    • Aortic Arch
    • Descending Aorta
    • Abdominal Aorta
  • Conditions
    • Aortic Aneurysms>
      • Ascending Aortic Aneurysms
      • Descending (Thoracic) Aortic Aneurysms
      • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
    • Aortic Dissection
    • Aortic Insufficiency
    • Aortic Stenosis
    • Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    • Connective Tissue Disease
    • Endocarditis
  • Treatments
    • Aortic Valve Repair and Replacement
    • Endovascular Stent Graft and Hybrid Procedures
    • Homograft
    • Minimally Invasive Aortic Surgery
    • Ross Procedure
    • Transcatheter Valve Therapies
  • For Patients
    • Ask Our Experts
    • Patient Experience
    • Request an Appointment
    • Second Opinion Program
    • What to Expect>
      • Overview
      • Outpatient Visit
      • Prior to Surgery
      • After Surgery
    • Patient Education
    • Resources
  • For MDs
    • Ask Our Experts
    • Physician Outreach Team
    • Referrals
    • Resources>
      • The Doctor's Guide to Patient Survival after Acute Aortic Dissection
      • Dr. Milner's Vascular Surgery Blog
  • FAQ
    • Aortic Aneurysm FAQ>
      • What is an aortic aneurysm?
      • Are aortic aneurysms dangerous?
      • When should I be screened for an aortic condition?
      • What are the symptoms of aortic aneurysm?
      • When is surgery recommended for an aortic aneurysm?
      • How do I prevent an aortic dissection and/or further growth of my aneurysm?
      • Can I still exercise if I have an aortic aneurysm or chronic aortic dissection?
      • If I do not have any symptoms, why do I need surgery?
      • I do not need surgery; how frequently should I see my doctor?
    • Aortic Dissection FAQ>
      • What is an aortic dissection?
      • Is an aortic dissection dangerous?
      • What are the symptoms of an aortic dissection?
      • How do I prevent an aortic dissection?
      • Can I still exercise if I have an aortic dissection?
    • Aortic Stenosis FAQ>
      • What is aortic valve stenosis?
      • How common is aortic valve stenosis?
      • What is the treatment for aortic stenosis?
      • What is the treatment for inoperable aortic stenosis?
    • What is Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)?
  • News
    • Research
    • Publications
    • Presentations
  • Contact
    • Request an Appointment Online
    • About University of Chicago Medicine
    • Maps and Directions
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