The Heart+Vascular Center offers a number of procedures that are possible thanks to the unique collaboration among healthcare professionals that provide excellent clinical results. The TAAA procedure (Aortic Surgery) and Hybrid Ablation are two examples of these. The Heart+Vascular Center has a strong regional position as well as a top ranking position in the Netherlands. Furthermore, it has positioned itself internationally on the basis of its unique profile and excellent clinical & research outcomes. The Heart+Vascular Center focuses on four therapy areas, namely: Aortic disease (the aorta is the body’s largest artery) Arrhythmias (irregular heart rhythms) Heart failure Thrombosis (clots inside blood vessels). The Center also has profound knowledge of and experience in diagnostics and innovative techniques, for example cardiovascular imaging and robot-assisted, minimally invasive surgery.