There is extensive hands-on experience in all aspects of the management of aortic and other cardiothoracic surgical patients. Operative experience is gained in the repair of aneurysms and dissection ...

An ascending or aortic arch aneurysm refers to ballooning out of the aorta which causes aortic wall weakening. The aortic wall may continue to expand or may remain unchanged, but close surveillance is ...

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 ...

The most common predisposing factor for aortic dissection is hypertension. While ascending aortic dissection is a surgical emergency, a descending aortic dissection can be treated medically in ...

An aneurysm ... of the aorta. Type A is more common and dangerous. 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 ...