Aortic Root Repair and Replacement

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What is Aortic Root Repair and Replacement?

This procedure also is called composite aortic root replacement. A surgeon removes part of the aorta and the aortic valve. Then, the surgeon replaces the section of the aorta with an artificial tube, called a graft. The aortic valve is replaced with a mechanical or biological valve.

Patients with symptoms (usually chest or back pain) suggestive of expansion of a thoracic aneurysm should be evaluated for prompt surgical intervention. Chest or back pain in the presence of an enlarged thoracic aorta is a predictor of aortic rupture and dissection.

  • Bleeding.
  • Blood clots.
  • Infection.
  • Stroke.
  • Death.
  • Problem or failure of a replacement valve.
  • Heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias)

Aortic root repair or replacement surgery may be necessary: If you have Marfan syndrome. If you have complications from high blood pressure such as an aneurysm or tear of the aortic wall. To reduce the risk of stroke.

  • Bleeding.
  • Blood clots.
  • Infection.
  • Stroke.
  • Death.
  • Problem or failure of a replacement valve.
  • Heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias)

Aortic root surgery is a procedure performed to prevent or treat an aortic aneurysm. This procedure can be performed using the following methods: Non-Invasive, or through open-heart surgery. The type of method chosen will vary according to your particular health condition. Do you have a question?

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

This procedure also is called composite aortic root replacement. A surgeon removes part of the aorta and the aortic valve. Then, the surgeon replaces the section of the aorta with an artificial tube, called a graft. The aortic valve is replaced with a mechanical or biological valve.

How is it treated?

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Your surgeon may use open heart surgery to repair heart defects that occur inside the heart. In this type of surgery, which is performed using general anesthesia, your surgeon makes a large incision in the chest and opens the sternum, or breastbone, using surgical tools.

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