The aorta is the largest artery in the body—and diseases affecting it can be serious.

Aortic surgery may be required for selected:

Aneurysms
Dissections
Aortic valve/root disease
Other structural abnormalities

Treatment depends heavily on location, size, growth, symptoms, anatomy and risk factors.

❓ Does every aortic aneurysm need surgery?

No.

❓ Can some aortic conditions be treated through catheters?

Selected diseases can be treated with endovascular approaches.

For the aorta, timing and anatomy can be just as important as the operation itself.