Dr. Mark J. Russo, MD, MS - Heart Surgeon- Barnabas Heart Hospital
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            • Can I still exercise if I have an aortic aneurysm or a chronic aortic dissection?
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            • What are aortic aneurysms?
            • Is an aortic aneurysm dangerous?
            • Should I be screened for an aortic condition?
            • What are the symptoms of aortic aneurysm?
            • When is surgery recommended for an aortic aneurysm?
            • How do I prevent an aortic dissection and/or further growth of my aneurysm?
            • What is a Bicuspid Aortic Valve
            • If I do not have symptoms, why do I need surgery?
            • I do not need surgery, how frequently do I need see my doctor?
          • Aortic Dissection FAQ >
            • What is an aortic dissection?
            • Is an aortic dissection dangerous?
            • What are the symptoms of an aortic dissection?
            • What are risk factors for aortic disease, including aortic dissection and/or aortic aneurysm
            • How do I prevent an aortic dissection and/or further growth of my aneurysm?
            • Can I still exercise if I have an aortic aneurysm or a chronic aortic dissection?
          • Aortic Stenosis FAQ >
            • What is aortic stenosis?
            • What are the causes of aortic stenosis?
            • How common is aortic valve stenosis?
            • What is the natural history of aortic stenosis
            • Is there medication to treat severe aortic stenosis?
            • What is the treatment for aortic stenosis?
            • What is TAVR?
            • What is the treatment for inoperable aortic stenosis?
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Physicians:   Our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a weeks, to assist in the care of your patients and to facilitate urgent, emergent and elective transfers at the local, regional, national and international levels

Related Sites

Heart Centers Main Site 
Center for Aortic Diseases
Valve Center 
Cardiovascular Clinical Research Unit

 Heart Center Locations

Community Medical Center, Toms River, NJ
Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ 
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark NJ 
Saint Barnabas Medical Center  Livingston, NJ

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