Aortic disease & aneurysms
Aortic care is guided by the location, size and behaviour of the disease. Surveillance imaging and open or endovascular repair require different follow-up plans.
Treatments in this specialty
Clinical terms
Use these clinical terms when discussing a referral or looking for a provider. Focused care areas may sit within a broader medical specialty.
- Aortic disease & aneurysms
- Aortenerkrankungen und AneurysmenGermanOnemocnění aorty a aneurysmataCzech
Treatments & services
Explore specific procedures, investigations and care services. The clinical team confirms which options fit the individual case.
Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
Stent-graft repair of an abdominal aneurysm.
Open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair
Surgical graft replacement.
Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR)
Stent-graft treatment of thoracic aorta.
Aortic root replacement
Surgery on the root of the aorta.
Ascending aortic replacement
Repair of a diseased ascending segment.
Aortic arch reconstruction
Selected surgery on the aortic arch.
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Planning your care
Ask the treating service for a written plan. Appointment numbers and time away depend on the procedure, results and individual needs.
- Which heart or vascular investigations are needed before the team can recommend care?
- Ask separately about the intervention, monitoring in hospital, device checks and rehabilitation appointments.
- Request a written medication and follow-up plan, including who confirms fitness to travel.
Sources & availability
These references provide clinical background. The guide is not a confirmed service menu for every centre or both countries, and cited organisations are not necessarily RAUQ partners. Confirm eligibility, availability and international patient access with the centre.
Guide content and sources checked 29 October 2026.