Aortic valve surgery encompasses a spectrum of interventions designed to correct valvular dysfunction and aortic root pathology. Traditional approaches, such as the Bentall procedure, involve ...

CHICAGO, April 28, 2025 — The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) today announced the launch of its latest surgical risk calculator designed for patients undergoing ascending aorta and aortic root ...

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a minimally invasive procedure to replace your aortic valve. The aortic valve controls blood flow from your heart to your aorta, the main artery that ...

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) have published an updated guideline on the diagnosis and management of aortic disease, focusing on surgical ...

The aortic valve sits between the heart’s left ventricle and the aorta. It opens and closes with the heartbeat to allow blood to flow to the body without leaking back into the heart. It may need to be ...

An aortic root aneurysm is a bulge in the first section of the aorta, where the artery joins the heart and aortic valve. Treatment for an aortic root aneurysm can help prevent serious complications.

An aortic valve replacement can be a lifesaving measure to preserve healthy heart function and robust circulation throughout the body. Like any heart procedure, the recovery can be lengthy and require ...

Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder of the connective tissues. One effect of it is that the wall of the aorta can weaken and progressively widen. The wall can tear (dissection) and possibly rupture, ...