Aortic Conditions

The aorta is the body's largest artery. It carries blood from your heart, down through your chest and abdomen, then splits low down into two branches (the iliac arteries) that supply each leg.

Aortic Aneurysm & Aorta-iliac Disease

There are two main problems that affect the aorta. Vascular surgeon Dr Gregory Weir diagnoses and treats both in Pretoria, using open surgery and minimally invasive keyhole (endovascular) techniques. Select the area that concerns you to learn more.

Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)

A weak, bulging section of the aorta – like a balloon – that can grow and, if left untreated, burst. Learn about screening, watchful waiting, open repair and keyhole repair (EVAR).

Aorta-iliac Occlusive Disease

Narrowing or blockage of the aorta and iliac arteries that reduces blood flow to the legs, causing pain on walking. Learn about the symptoms, tests and treatment options.

Our Services

Open Arterial Procedures

Standard open surgical procedures to repair an aortic aneurysm and / or reconstruct blood flow to the legs.

Open aortic aneurysm repair
Aorto-bifemoral bypass
Iliofemoral bypass

Endovascular Procedures

Less invasive procedures performed from inside the blood vessels, through small punctures or incisions in the groin.

Endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR)
Endovascular thoracic aortic aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
Aortic and iliac artery angioplasty and stenting
Mesenteric, renal and subclavian artery angioplasty

Hybrid Procedures

Open and endovascular techniques combined in one operation – for example, a groin endarterectomy together with iliac artery stenting.

If you have any problems with any of these conditions, please contact your General Practitioner, or your Vascular Surgeon. If you live in Pretoria and have not seen a Vascular Surgeon before, you are more than welcome to contact our rooms for a formal consultation.