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Ochsner Aortic Center
The John Ochsner Heart & Vascular Aortic Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, provides expert care and advanced treatment for aortic diseases, offering patients peace of mind and convenience in the Gulf South region.
Why choose the John Ochsner Heart & Vascular Aortic Center?
The John Ochsner Heart & Vascular Aortic Center, located in New Orleans, Louisiana, provides expert comprehensive care for patients with aortic diseases. Patients can receive advanced treatment right here in the Gulf South region, giving them peace of mind and convenience. Our team of specialists, including vascular surgeons, cardiac surgeons, cardiac anesthesiologists and cardiologists, work together to guide patients through every step of their care. From diagnosis to treatment and follow-up, we are here to support you throughout your journey.
Leading the way in advanced aortic care
The aorta is the largest blood vessel in your body. It carries blood from your heart to every major organ. When disease affects the aorta, such as a thoracic (chest) or abdominal aneurysm, it can become life-threatening without treatment. The right care depends on where the problem is and how complex it is.
At the Ochsner Aortic Center, you are cared for by one coordinated team. Our heart and vascular specialists work side by side to evaluate your case together and build a treatment plan made just for you. This integrated approach means you get the full strength of our expertise from your first visit through your recovery and long-term follow-up
Complex aortic disease calls for a team you can trust. Our specialists treat more than 80% of abdominal aortic aneurysms with minimally invasive procedures, such as endovascular aortic repair, which supports faster recovery and better outcomes.
Advanced treatment for complex aortic disease
The Ochsner Aortic Center team treats the entire aorta, from the valve and root to the ascending aorta, arch, descending thoracic and abdominal aorta. We offer both open and minimally invasive (endovascular) options, choosing the safest, most effective approach for your needs.
You can count on our team for the full range of advanced aortic care, including:
- Aortic valve repair and replacement to restore healthy blood flow
- Valve-sparing root replacement and the Ross procedure when we can preserve your own valve
- Yang root enlargement to make room for a properly sized valve
- TAVR explantation to remove and replace a prior valve when needed
- Open, hybrid and endovascular arch repair for the most complex cases
- Open repair of thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections, including complex reconstruction of the circulation and rerouting or reimplantation of blood vessels to the head when needed
- Fenestrated and branched TEVAR to repair complex aneurysms in your chest while protecting nearby branch vessels
- Open and endovascular thoracoabdominal repair for aneurysms that reach across your chest and abdomen
- Fenestrated and branched EVAR to treat abdominal aneurysms near your kidney arteries with a custom-made stent graft
Additionally, we offer advanced solutions such as Physician Modified Endografts (PMEG), which are specially tailored stents used to treat complex aneurysms; hybrid aortic arch repair, which combines open surgery and endovascular techniques for complex arch disease; and Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis (TAMBE), a device designed to repair aneurysms in the chest and abdomen while maintaining blood flow to critical organs like the kidneys and intestines.
Through research and clinical trials, Ochsner has helped develop new ways to treat aortic diseases, ensuring our patients receive the best care possible. Whether you’re seeking treatment for yourself or a loved one, the John Ochsner Heart & Vascular Aortic Center is here to provide expert care close to home.
Multidisciplinary Aortic Team
The Ochsner Heart & Vascular Aortic Center team of vascular surgeons, cardiac surgeons and cardiologists collaborate with cardiac anesthesiologists, cardiovascular radiologists, intensivists, medical geneticists, advanced practice providers, fellows, residents, medical students and highly skilled nurses and technologists.
Our team meets regularly for aortic center conferences. These conferences are centered on case discussions, where the team discusses both future surgical procedures and reviews prior cases to ensure the best overall care to our patients.
Pictured from left to right: Dr. Singh, Dr. Money, Dr. Bansal, Dr. Blackstock, Dr. Sternbergh, Dr. Parrino, Dr. Hayek, Dr. Parkerson and Dr. Yamaguchi. Not pictured: Dr. Jones and Dr. Leithead.
Clinical Trials & Research
At the John Ochsner Heart & Vascular Aortic Center, we are committed to advancing the future of aortic care through groundbreaking clinical trials. Our patients have access to innovative treatments and cutting-edge technology that are not widely available at other hospitals. By participating in these trials, we continue to improve outcomes, refine techniques and shape the next generation of aortic disease care. Whether you’re seeking treatment for yourself or a loved one, the John Ochsner Heart & Vascular Aortic Center is here to provide expert care close to home.
The Ochsner Aortic Center is involved in two clinical trials:
- WARRIORS international randomized trial - comparing endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) with watchful waiting in women with small abdominal aortic aneurysms that measure between 4-5.5 centimeters.
- Gore TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis Zone 0/1 Post-Approval Study - Evaluating mid- and long-term post-market follow-up data for the GORE TAC Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis (TBE Device) used in the ascending aorta and aortic arch.
The John Ochsner Heart & Vascular Aortic Center is nationally recognized for its excellence in aortic care and innovation.
From pioneering lifesaving treatments to earning top rankings, our center is dedicated to providing patients with the highest level of care. Below are some of the accolades and achievements that set us apart:
Advancing Patient Safety
Ochsner is installing a 3rd generation state-of-the art hybrid operating room with AI-enhanced imaging which will allow improved precision with complex endovascular interventions with dramatically less radiation. Ochsner is the only hospital in the region to offer this enhanced safety and performance for our patients.
Prepared for Anything
Ochsner Medical Center has the most complete in-hospital stock of endovascular devices to treat both thoracic and abdominal aortic emergencies in the region.
Developing Technologies
Ochsner Medical Center has played an important role in the development and testing of new minimally invasive options for treating aortic aneurysms.
Innovative Research
The John Ochsner Heart & Vascular Aortic Center leads groundbreaking clinical trials and research, giving patients access to innovative treatments and advanced care not widely available.
