Conditions and Treatments

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At Cooper University Health Care, our specialists use the latest research, advanced technologies, and evidence‑based care to diagnose and treat a full range of conditions. Search below to explore conditions and treatment options, learn what to expect, and discover how Cooper’s compassionate, experienced teams are here to support you every step of the way.

Glossary AZ
Angina/Angina Pectoris

Angina is chest pain or discomfort that occurs if an area of your heart muscle does not get enough oxygen-rich blood.

Angioplasty with Stent Placement

Angioplasty with stent placement is a minimally invasive surgical procedure performed to open clogged arteries and restore blood flow to the heart.

Ankle Fusion

Ankle fusion is a surgical procedure where the three bones that make up the ankle joint (the talus, the tibia, and the fibula) are held together with metal implants, allowing them to heal and grow into one bone.

Ankle Replacement

Ankle replacement is surgery designed to relieve pain and restore mobility by replacing the damaged parts of the three bones that make up the ankle joint (the talus, the tibia, and the fibula) with artificial parts (prosthetics).

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery replaces the ACL, a small but important ligament in the center of the knee, with a new ligament often taken from a person’s own body (autograft) or from a donated source (allograft).

Aortic Dissection

An aortic dissection is a tear in the wall of the aorta – the major blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to other vital organs.

Aortic Dissection Repair

Aortic dissection repair is surgery to mend a tear in the inner wall of the aorta, the large blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the vital organs.

Aortic Root Repair or Replacement

Aortic root repair or replacement is surgery to treat an enlargement or ballooning (aortic aneurysm) near where the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the vital organs (aorta) meets the heart (aortic root).

Aortic Valve Repair

If you have aortic stenosis (a blockage in your aortic valve), or a diseased or damaged valve, but your heart disease is not severe enough to warrant a valve replacement, you may be a candidate for aortic valve repair.

Aortic Valve Replacement

If you have aortic valve disease, such as aortic stenosis, you may need surgery to replace your heart valve.

Aortoiliac Occlusive Disease

Aortoiliac occlusive disease is a type of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) that affects the blood vessels that carry blood away from your heart to your limbs.

Arm Reduction Surgery (Brachioplasty)

The purpose of brachioplasty is to remove excessive loose skin and underlying fat, usually from the bottoms of the upper arms.