Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

Aneurysms

At the Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, you can access exceptional care for abdominal aortic aneurysms. As a global leader in cardiovascular medicine and surgery, we are an academic-based, national and international referral site for high-risk and complex cases. For more than a century, we have been at the forefront in treating heart disease.

Ranked in the top one percent of all hospitals in the nation for Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery according to U.S. News & World Report, our specialists are passionate about uncovering the latest diagnostic approaches and treatments that can improve outcomes. Backed by a multidisciplinary team of specialists, Montefiore Einstein continues to make advances in the treatment of heart disease. In recent years, we have expanded our programs in advanced cardiac imaging, heart failure and interventional cardiovascular medicine and assembled a world-renowned cardiothoracic surgical team.

When you trust us with your care, you can expect compassionate, personalized treatment plans that meet the highest standards for quality and safety. In addition, we offer patients a full choice of support services, from nutritional guidance to rehabilitative therapies.

When you need abdominal aortic aneurysm care, turn to our dedicated providers who will develop a highly personalized treatment plan specific to you.

Montefiore Einstein offers the following content from Healthwise’s health information library.

Abdominal aortic aneurysm: Fast facts

  • The aorta is the large artery that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
  • An aortic aneurysm is a bulging section in the wall of the aorta.
  • An abdominal aortic aneurysm happens in the part of the aorta that is in the belly.

Current as of: August 6, 2023
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