Aortic valve surgery encompasses a spectrum of interventions designed to correct valvular dysfunction and aortic root pathology. Traditional approaches, such as the Bentall procedure, involve ...

Study validates a new risk model that allows for more accurate risk estimates, encourages shared decision-making, and helps ...

CHICAGO, April 28, 2025 — The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) today announced the launch of its latest surgical risk calculator designed for patients undergoing ascending aorta and aortic root ...

A new procedure is helping high-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis get the replacement valves they need without the risk of open-heart surgery.Severe aortic stenosis happens when the aortic ...

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) have published an updated guideline on the diagnosis and management of aortic disease, focusing on surgical ...

Bicuspid aortic valve surgery involves repairing or replacing a bicuspid valve. The procedure corrects a congenital condition in which a person has two cusps instead of three. A bicuspid aortic valve ...

Kauvery Hospital successfully treats a woman with severe heart failure using advanced aortic root surgery, leading to a full recovery.

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a minimally invasive procedure to replace your aortic valve. The aortic valve controls blood flow from your heart to your aorta, the main artery that ...

An aortic valve replacement can be a lifesaving measure to preserve healthy heart function and robust circulation throughout the body. Like any heart procedure, the recovery can be lengthy and require ...

Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder of the connective tissues. One effect of it is that the wall of the aorta can weaken and progressively widen. The wall can tear (dissection) and possibly rupture, ...

You may not need surgery to repair an aortic valve. A nonsurgical catheter procedure with small incisions may be a better option in some cases. Share on Pinterest Getty Images When the aortic valve in ...