Aortic root dilatation is a well-documented late complication after the Ross procedure. While the autograft offers excellent long-term benefits, its dilatation over time can lead to progressive aortic regurgitation, necessitating regular echocardiographic surveillance and, in some cases, reoperation. This is a critical aspect of post-Ross patient management. Get our Guidelines in Focus course now for a special discount 👉 https://zurl.co/Qg55f #EchoEssentials #EchoGuidelines #LatestGuidelines #G

🫀 Aortic Root Dissection – Intimal Flap on Echocardiography 🎥 Echo Focus: This clip demonstrates a mobile intimal flap at the aortic root level, separating the true and false lumens — a hallmark of Aortic Dissection visualized on echocardiography. 🔹 Understanding Aortic Dissection Aortic dissection occurs when a tear in the intimal layer of the aorta allows blood to enter the media, creating two lumens: True lumen: communicates with the normal aortic outflow False lumen: separated by the inti