Aortic Disease (Adult)

Your Michigan Answer for Aortic Disease

Aortic disease can feel like a life-changing diagnosis. Questions about what treatments are right for you or which specialists you’ll need can be overwhelming. As a world leader in aortic care, we’ll have answers. From minimally invasive surgical procedures, to open heart surgery and hybrid approaches that combine the two, our specialists treat the full spectrum of aortic disease. We’ll be by your side on every step of this journey. 

Aortic disease is actually a group of conditions that affect the large artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. These include aortic aneurysms (a bulging or weak artery wall), aortic dissection (an inner tear),  aortic stenosis (narrowing) or aortic valve disease (a leaking or hardening and narrowing valve). Any of these can create serious health complications and often require monitoring, medication or surgery.

The Comprehensive Aortic Program at Frankel Cardiovascular Center includes expert surgeons and interventional cardiologists who perform over 1,300 aortic and aortic valve procedures each year. Our state-of-the-art treatments, innovative research and exclusive access to endovascular technology in clinical trials help our patients have better outcomes and live longer, healthier lives. That’s why we’ve been ranked as a high-performing center nationwide in aortic disease treatment in the nation by  U.S. News & World Report  year after year. 

We take a hands-on approach to your care, making our Comprehensive Aortic Program not only one of the largest in the country but a place that feels like home. You’ll find all of the specialists and treatments you need under one roof, with a dedicated nurse to work with whenever you have questions for your care team.   

Choose world-class care that cuts through the complexity of aortic disease. At U-M Health, we make long-lasting heart health simple.