Aneurysm

An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) scan will help you find out if you have any widening (aortic aneurysm) of your abdominal aorta.

The stretching of an artery, or an aortic aneurysm as it is known, occurs when the wall of an artery becomes thinner, causing the artery to expand.

CT calcium scoring is a CT scan to check for deposits or build-up of plaque on the walls of your coronary arteries (arteries that supply blood to your heart).

Aortic root repair is a complex type of open-heart surgery performed to fix the base of the aorta, which is the large artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. This procedure is most commonly required to treat an aortic aneurysm (a dangerous bulge in the artery wall) or an aortic dissection (a tear in its lining) at this critical location.

An aneurysm is a thickening or bulge in the wall of an artery. In some cases surgical repair of the aorta may be necessary if an aneurysm is present.

An aortic stent graft is a medical device composed of a fabric tube supported by a metal mesh frame, used to repair the body's main artery, the aorta. Its primary purpose is to treat an aortic aneurysm by creating a new, reinforced channel for blood to flow through.

Arterial surgery is a field of medicine focused on repairing damaged arteries—the vital vessels that carry blood from the heart—to treat blockages, bulges (aneurysms), and other serious conditions.

A complete cardiac assessment combines a review of your medical history and lifestyle, a detailed physical exam, and a range of targeted diagnostic tests to create a comprehensive picture of your heart health.

If you have been diagnosed with an aneurysm your consultant may recommend an endovascular aneurysm repair or EVAR.

Endovascular treatments are minimally invasive procedures to treat problems with blood vessels.

Interventional cardiology includes procedures performed on the heart using catheterisation (tiny, flexible tubes).

Interventional radiology is a minimally invasive alternative to open surgery that uses radiological image guidance (X-rays, ultrasound, CT and MRI) to aid treatment.