Aortic and artery disease experts review a screen image of a patient's heart

Aortic Disease Treatment

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.

Aortic Alert Program

A patient's chance of survival greatly depends on when they receive proper treatment. Our Aortic Alert system can get you to specialty care as soon as possible. View aortic alert transcript.

Conditions We Treat

Leading Treatment Programs

Genetic Counseling

Genetic counseling offers guidance when you're at high risk for developing aortic disease. We'll help you understand your options at our Cardiovascular Genetics Clinic, located at the Heart & Vascular Center.

Research Pioneers

We welcome complex cases. Through our robust heart and vascular research,  funded by the National Institutes of Health, we lead 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 procedures that combine complex open surgery with endovascular techniques.

Aneurysm Care
Two surgeons working to repair an aortic aneurysm.

Aortic repair surgery can support weak aortic walls and repair ruptured aneurysms. Our procedures earned the highest possible performance ratings by US. News & World Report. 

Aneurysm Treatment
Atherectomy / Angioplasty
doctor performing angioplasty

Atherectomy and angioplasty both treat hard and narrow arteries without surgery. We have advanced training in selecting and performing the right procedure to restore your blood flow.

Treating Atherosclerosis
Aortic Alert Program
patient on gurney

If you have an aortic emergency at another hospital, referring physicians can quickly contact a UVA aortic triage officer to get you the advanced care you need. Additionally, Aortic Alert helps notify other institutions of UVA's ability to provide specialty care to treat aortic emergencies.