CARDIAC SURGERY
Some acute aortic conditions , such as aortic dissection or ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm , require emergent care . In other cases following assessment , a patient can electively and selectively choose the timing for intervention . Intervention may require traditional open surgery or an endovascular stent procedure , but the majority of patients with aortic disease may be successfully treated with minimally invasive approaches .
Normal Aorta
Aorta with Abdominal Aneurysm
Cardiac surgeons on the medical staff at Baylor University Medical Center and vascular surgeons on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas collaborate as a team on complex clinical cases involving the aorta and / or second opinions . Advanced treatment options offered through the Aortic Center include surgery with neurocerebral and spinal cord protection protocols , reconstruction of the aortic root with aortic valve-sparing techniques , complex arch and hybrid aortic arch reconstruction , and fenestrated and branched aortic endografts .
Urgency Preoperative Status * ( FY18 )
Urgent
11 %
19 %
52 %
Emergent
Elective
Physicians treating patients with these conditions may need to be aware of a patient ’ s risks for the aorta to dilate or the potential for life-threatening aortic dissection :
• Hypertension ( high blood pressure )
• Genetic conditions ( such as Marfan syndrome )
• Connective tissue disorders ( such as Ehlers- Danlos disorder , polychondritis , scleroderma , osteogenesis imperfecta , polycystic kidney disease , and Turner syndrome )
• Bicuspid aortic valve
Volumes for Abdominal Aortic Procedure by Approach ( FY18 )
Open Aorta 38 Endovascular Aorta 103
Volumes for Thoracic Aortic Procedure by Approach ( FY18 )
Open Aorta 32 Endovascular Aorta 30
* Data for Baylor Dallas campus
Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas was rated HIGH PERFORMING in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair by U . S . News & World Report for 2018-19 .
To refer a patient , call 214.820.4876 . In cases of Emergent Aortic Aneurysm : Call the Baylor University Medical Center Patient Transfer Center at 214.820.6444 .