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UCLA is world-renowned for its pioneering research on aortic abnormalities. Its vascular surgeons were the first on the West Coast to perform endovascular aortic aneurysm repair in 1994. Since then, UCLA surgeons have performed more than 2,200 endovascular aortic repairs. UCLA scientists were the first to develop a hybrid surgical technique to treat aortic aneurysms in the abdominal area. Combining open surgery and endovascular repair, this operation is designed to minimize risks and maximize the effectiveness of the intervention. In 2011, UCLA was one of only five international centers selected for trials of a fenestrated endograft for treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms that occur near the arteries of the kidneys. This special synthetic graft, inserted using endovascular techniques, has openings positioned to maintain blood flow at the point where the aorta branches off into the kidneys.

The new UCLA Aortic Center translates research expertise into top-quality clinical care. Its multidisciplinary approach, involving surgeons, cardiologists, anesthesiologists and other specialists, provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of aortic pathologies. Radiologists from UCLA's Cardiac Radiology team ensure the highest quality CT and MR images are available for successful fluoroscopic overlay. It offers open surgery, endovascular and hybrid repairs for patients with aortic aneurysms. Specialists at the center can treat other aortic abnormalities, such as aortic blockages to major branches leading to the brain, abdominal organs or extremities; traumatic injuries; and a range of congenital conditions. Risk factor identification and control and medical management are integral to the Aortic Center's comprehensive approach.

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(310) 267-8234 (AORTAFIX) Appointments and information

Visit our website at aorticcenter.ucla.edu

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William J. Quiñones-Baldrich, MD

Richard Shemin, MD
Brian DeRubertis, MD
Aman Mahajan, MD, PhD
Gabe Vorobiof, MD
Stephen Kee, MD
Murrary Kwon, MD

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