BACKGROUND: Aortic valve-sparing operations are an alternative to aortic root replacement in patients with aortic root aneurysms, or aortic valve replacement and supracoronary replacement of the ...

the aneurysm terminates at or below the innominate artery, permitting repair under normothermic cardiopulmonary bypass conditions with an aortic cross-clamp in place. If aortic root replacement is ...

The ascending aorta includes the aortic root and sinuses of Valsalva where the blood supply to your heart ... The aorta continues on down to the descending aorta that further supplies blood to the ...

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 ...

When Nate and Marion Weeks got married 35 years ago, little did they know they’d each undergo heart surgery performed by the ...

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 ...

Mike Dolney, age 65, took his final breath on January 29, surrounded by his girlfriend and his children, at his home in Prior Lake. An aortic aneurysm on his heart quietly released him to heaven ...

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 ...

Aortic regurgitation occurs when blood flows retrograde (backwards) across the aortic valve from the aorta into the left ventricle during diastole. This abnormal backflow of blood leads to ...

Send us your company’s news about People in Motion He specializes in coronary artery bypass grafting, mitral valve repair and replacement, treating aortic root aneurysms and preventing aortic ...