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Mark J. Russo, MD, MS - Cardiovascular Surgery
Craig Saunders, MD - Cardiac Surgery
Chunguang Chen, MD - Cardiology
Marc Cohen, MD - Cardiology
Bruce Haik, MD - Cardiology
Patti Panfile, APN
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What is aortic stenosis?
What are the causes of aortic stenosis?
How common is aortic valve stenosis?
What is the natural history of aortic stenosis
Is there medication to treat severe aortic stenosis?
What is the treatment for aortic stenosis?
What is TAVR?
What is the treatment for inoperable aortic stenosis?
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The Barnabas Health Aortic Center is the result of a focused effort by Barnabas Health to offer
state-of-the-art care
to patients with
complex aortic disease
. BHCAD is one of the largest aortic programs in the region
.
Barnabas Health has assembled a world-class group of
clinicians
dedicated to the diagnosis and
management of complex aortic conditions
including:
Aortic Valve Disease - including
Aortic Stenosis
,
Aortic Insufficiency
, and
Bicuspid Aortic Valves
Aortic Aneurysms
including:
- Aortic Root Aneurysms
- Ascending Aortic Aneurysms
- Aortic Arch Aneurysms
-
Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms
-
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms
-
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Aortic Dissections - including Type A Dissections and Type B Dissections
Native Aortic and Prosthetic Graft Infections, including
Endocarditis
Congenital Aortic Disease,
such as
Marfan's syndrome
and Loeys Dietz
To achieve the best outcomes, our clinicians use leading-edge technologies, including:
Endovascular and hybrid approaches
Percutaneous and transcatheter valve therapies
Minimally invasive aortic surgery
Stentless valves
Biologic composite grafts
Valve repair
and
valve-sparing aortic roots
(aka the
David procedure
)
Advanced cardiopulmonary perfusion techniques for cerebral and spinal cord protection
In the News
Learn about transcatheter aortic valve replacement at Barnabas Health
Dr. Craig Saunders is named "Top Doctor" by US News and World Report
Dr. Mark Russo is awarded the Society of Thoracic Surgeons President's Award
FAQ
What is an enlarged aorta?
An enlarged aorta is also known as an aortic aneurysm...
What is transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)?
TAVI also known as transcatheter aortic valve reimplantation (TAVR)...
Can I exercise if I have an enlarged aorta, aortic aneurysm, or chronic dissection?
Though some types of exercise should be avoided, exercise is generally encouraged...
Who should be screened for an aortic aneurysm?
Most people with aortic aneurysms experience no symptoms...
