The Technique of Aortic Root Replacement

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Aortic diseases often invlove both wall of aorta and aotic valve. During surgery special consideration of aortic branches, such as coronary arteries and arteries branching from the arch, is required. There are many reasons for aortic root replacement, such as aneurysms, endocarditis or aortic dissection. The following video describes a case of a patient with aneurysmal disease. This operative video details a step by step sequence for replacing the aortic root in patients with both aortic aneurysm and aortic insufficiency. Presented by Arie Blitz, MD

tags: cardiosurgery aorta replacement


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Maciej Kozioł

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