An aortic annular abscess (aortic root abscess) can occur as a complication of aortic valve endocarditis and is more common on a prosthetic aortic valve. This is diagnosed predominantly on ...

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 patients with acute type A aortic dissection, receiving surgical repair at a high-volume aortic center is associated with improved survival.

Pulmonary-to-aortic root ratio, subpulmonic chamber size and supravalvar anatomy were assessed on pre-op angiograms, and operative reports were reviewed for the extent of RVOT reconstruction.

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 ...