Stroke is an important complication of cardiac surgery. The degree of risk is significantly influenced by the presence, extent and location of atherosclerosis in the ascending aorta. Per Bergman ...

There are several important branches that arise from the aortic arch, including the carotid arteries that supply the brain. If the ascending aorta or aortic arch are affected, then the aortic root may ...

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 ...

The evolving nature of surgical treatments creates gaps between evidence-based guidelines and actual clinical practice. This article addresses the emerging clinical practice of the EndoVascular ...

A higher 7-day home systolic BP was the only factor significantly associated with faster progression of the ascending aortic diameter (regression coefficient B, 0.012; 95% CI, 0.001-0.023).

Doctors used a life-sized 3D printed model of the man's dangerously enlarged aorta to prepare for the high-stakes surgery at The Prince Charles Hospital, on Brisbane's northside, last month.