The ascending aorta includes the aortic root and sinuses of Valsalva where the blood supply ... An ascending or aortic arch aneurysm refers to ballooning out of the aorta which causes aortic wall ...

in the aortic root of mice with this disorder produce excessive amounts of the critical protein Gata4, making them susceptible to aneurysms. The mice harbor a genetic mutation in the Tgfbr1 gene ...

An ascending aortic aneurysm occurs when the aortic wall becomes weakened and enlarges. Many causes exist including atherosclerosis, hypertension and connective tissue disorders. There are no ...

Aortic valve surgery is a critical procedure for patients suffering from aortic valve diseases, including aortic stenosis and regurgitation. The choice between valve repair and replacement ...

Aneurysms (AN) of right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) following tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) repair were analyzed in 53 pts. Pulmonary-to-aortic root ratio, subpulmonic chamber size and ...

A perioperative eHealth app used alongside standard care has shown success in supporting older patients with abdominal aortic ...

Mild poststenotic dilatation and increased left atrium/aortic root transverse ratio is noted. Blood flow velocity in the left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) of the same patient (Figure 3 ...

The blood pressure may be elevated. A murmur of aortic regurgitation can occur if the aortic root is dilated from the dissection. Neurologic deficits can be seen if the carotid artery is involved ...

Operative experience is gained in the repair of aneurysms and dissection of the ascending aorta, arch, descending aorta and thoracoabdominal aorta as well as aortic root and aortic valve repair and ...

St. Luke's vascular surgeons were the first in the Northeast to enroll a patient in a research study that could revolutionize ...