Aortic Center
Our Approach
The Aortic Center at Providence Northwest Heart & Lung is designed to provide expert care for those who need diagnosis and treatment for serious or complex diseases of the aorta or the aortic valve.
As part of the nationally recognized Providence Heart Institute of Spokane, patients benefit from a collaborative partnership with a host of medical specialists such as cardiologists, vascular surgeons and cardiothoracic surgeons with expertise and experience in treating aortic disease. Surgeries are performed at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, allowing efficient access to the latest minimally invasive and endovascular technology, diagnostic imaging machines, specialists and ancillary services like physical therapy to further advance your care and recovery.
Our expertise spans the entire spectrum of diagnostic imaging, multispecialty collaboration among cardiac and vascular surgeons and the latest advancements in surgical and endovascular therapy for aortic diseases.
The expert cardiac teams at Providence use the most effective therapies to treat both emergent and non-emergent aortic disease, including:
- Aortic aneurysms:
- Abdominal aortic aneurysms
- Aortic arch and descending thoracic aortic aneurysm
- Ascending aortic aneurysms
- Aortic dissections
- Aortic injuries or ruptures
- Aortic valve regurgitation, when blood leaks into the left ventricle
- Aortic valve stenosis, when the aortic valve is narrowed and blocks blood flow to the heart ·
- Bicuspid aortic valve disease
- Marfan Syndrome, Loeys-Dietz Syndrome and other genetic conditions
Your care team collaborates with you and designs an individualized treatment plan based specifically on your heart condition and personal needs.
Your care plan may include one or more of the following services or therapies:
- Aortic root surgery including valve-sparing root replacements and Ross procedures
- Aortic valve repair/replacement
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Endovascular stent repair
- Endovascular surgery, including minimally invasive and open surgery or a hybrid
- Medical management with the goal of slowing aneurysm growth and reducing risk of rupture
- Open aortic aneurysm repair
- Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (EVAR and TEVAR)
At the Aortic Center, your care team could include cardiologists, vascular surgeons and cardiac surgeons with dedication and expertise in treating aortic disease. Our surgeons and clinical staff comprise a wealth of clinical experience, working together to ensure the least-invasive treatments and the best possible outcomes.
We provide immediate access to lifesaving care for patients in need of emergent and non-emergent aortic disease treatment across the region.
Aortic Expertise
Behind every patient at the Aortic Center is a dedicated team of experts. Hear from some of our cardiothoracic surgeons on what makes our Aortic Center unique and how our specialists collaborate to bring you coordinated, whole-person care.
How Can Aortic Disease Impact You?
When an aortic problem arises, like an aneurysm, it can become serious very quickly. However, with the right care and early detection, it can also be manageable. Our experts specialize in a variety of aortic conditions, treatments and surgeries to help you stay informed and take more control of your health.
