In patients with dilatation of the tubular ascending aorta, surgical options include supracoronary replacement of the ascending aorta, or if substantial aortic-valve dysfunction and aortic-root ...

Untreated, a rupture can be fatal. And if surgical repair is advised, don’t put it off. The long-term outlook for someone with an ascending aortic aneurysm is good if it’s repaired before it ...

A beveled aortic hemiarch replacement is a surgical procedure to repair an aortic aneurysm or aortic dissection in the ascending aorta and arch of the aorta. This procedure involves removing the ...

today announced the launch of its latest surgical risk calculator designed for patients undergoing ascending aorta and aortic root surgery, with or without concomitant aortic valve replacement ...

(Reuters) - John Lechleiter, the longtime chief executive of Eli Lilly and Co, is recovering from successful surgery to repair a dilated aorta, the U.S. drugmaker said on Tuesday. "Dr. Lechleiter ...