Valve Sparing Aortic Root Replacement NYC, New York at CUMC Aortic Surgery Program

Has a recent diagnosis of an aortic aneurism caused stress to you and the ones you love? It's especially tough because many of the treatment options call for many life-changing adjustments. While, without treatment a rupture can occur causing a nightmare for your family. With the help of the Columbia University Medical Center, an aortic aneurism doesn't have to overwhelm you in countless difficult decisions. At the Aortic Surgery Program, Dr. Allan Stewart MD offers the New York City, NY community an innovative valve replacement procedure, which can repair the aorta and allowing you to maintain the quality of life you've always enjoyed. Help from the world renowned Columbia University Medical Center is only a phone call away.

Dr. Stewart has spent the last decade learning and treating many complex conditions of the aortic artery. He is all too aware of the complications and restrictions that traditional surgeries place on patients. If you've looked into aortic repair you're aware of the downsides of each procedure. While synthetic substitutes require intake of anticoagulants for the rest of patients lives, natural transplants break down making repeat surgery necessary within 10 years. With today's best medical technology, Dr. Stewart has strived for better and safer treatment options.

Today at the Columbia University Medical Centers Aortic Surgery Program the valve replacement procedure has become the treatment of choice for aortic conditions. It's ability to ability to repair the aorta, rather than replace it allows patients to keep the lives they've always enjoyed. Today, the Aortic Surgery Program is proud to be the national leader in the David valve sparing aortic procedure. Since 2005 the program has performed 60 surgeries without mortalities or serious complications. Each year the Cardiac Division performs over 1600 procedures, and has been considered one of "Americas Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report.

Expertise in all types of acute and chronic aortic problems including:

• Acute Type A and Type B dissection


• Ascending aortic and arch aneurysms


• Aortic root reconstruction - including homograft procedures, valve sparing root replacement, and mechanical valve conduits

When dealing with the health of you and the ones you love, don't settle for anything less than the best. The valve replacement procedure can help save your life without give up the life you love. For more information, contact the Columbia University Medical Center today.

To see Dr. Allen Stewart talk about the innovations in minimally invasive and conventional therapy for aortic dissection and aneurysms, please click here.