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Aortic & Artery Disease

At UVA, our aortic and artery teams work closely with referring physicians to determine your best course of treatment from management to surgical intervention.

Our team of cardiologists, interventional radiologists and cardiac and vascular surgeons work together to make sure you get the most appropriate treatment options.

Conditions We Treat

Leading Treatment Programs

Genetic Counseling

  • We offer genetic counseling and guidance to patients and families at high risk for developing aortic disease. We'll help you understand your risks at our Cardiovascular Genetics Clinic, located at the Heart & Vascular Center.

Research Pioneers

  • UVA's heart and vascular research is funded by the National Institutes of Health. We welcome complex cases and are a leader in multiple national clinical trials. Find out if you qualify for a clinical trial.

Advanced Facilities

  • With four state-of-the-art operating rooms, our treatment facilities allow for less invasive and hybrid procedures that combine complex open surgery with endovascular techniques.

Aortic Alert Program

A patient's chance of survival greatly depends on when they receive proper treatment. UVA's Aortic Alert system can get you UVA's specialty care as soon as possible. Watch Carlin Williams, MD, discuss UVA's Aortic Alert Program. View transcript.