The ascending aorta includes the aortic root and sinuses of Valsalva where the blood supply to your heart, via the coronary arteries, originates. The ascending aorta continues upward to form the ...

Medically reviewed by Christopher Lee, MD The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body, carrying oxygen-rich blood from ...

Acute aortic regurgitation can cause acute heart failure, pulmonary edema and even cardiogenic shock if severe. The physical examination is non-specific for ascending thoracic aortic dissection ...

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 ...

It involves a tear in the part of the aorta where it exits the heart. The tear may also occur in the upper aorta (ascending aorta), which may extend into the abdomen. Type B involves a tear in ...

Similarly, the left ventricle and ascending part of the aorta are often underdeveloped. Hypoplastic left heart syndrome can ...

Our program provides experience in the private practice sector at the Texas Heart Institute at Baylor St. Luke's Medical ... gained in the repair of aneurysms and dissection of the ascending aorta, ...

The hallmark symptom of aortic dissection is sudden, severe chest pain that may radiate to the back. Dr. You Hao-chun, the director of cardiovascular surgery at Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, ...

“Our heart has four valves – two on the left ... Patients at IJN have two options: the On-X Ascending Aortic Prosthesis (On-X AAP), a mechanical valve made of carbon and metal, and the Konect ...