Morristown, N.J.-based Atlantic Health System announced Nov. 18 the opening of a new aortic center.
Staff at the Aortic Center at Morristown Medical Center will combine the expertise of cardiac and vascular surgical teams with the knowledge of professionals in cardiology, anesthesiology, critical care, radiology and genetics.
"Our strategies range from active surveillance (evaluating your aortic disease and working with your primary doctor to ensure proper monitoring and follow-up), medical management to endovascular (less invasive) and/or conventional open-heart surgical procedures to treat the underlying problem," says Benjamin van Boxtel, MD, surgical director of the Aortic Center.