What it is

An aneurysm occurring at the aortic root, which is the section of the aorta that is attached to the heart, can be life-threatening. It may lead to dissection (a tear in the inner lining of the aorta) or rupture.

Reasons for Procedure

What it is
The aortic arch has branches of arteries that supply blood to the head and upper body. Aneurysms of the aortic arch are weakened walls, which may lead to dissection (a tear in the vessel) or rupture.

Reasons for Procedure
To remove diseased section of the aortic arch.

Possible Complications
If you are planning to have aortic arch surgery, your doctor will review a list of possible complications, which may include:

What it is
The aorta is the largest artery in the body. It begins at the heart and runs through the chest and abdomen. Sometimes the walls of the aorta weaken and bulge in one area. An aortic repair supports or replaces the weakened area.

Reasons for Procedure

What It Is

The aorta is the largest, main artery through which blood flows from the heart to the rest of the body. When the aorta is affected by disease, it can split (dissection) or bulge (aneurysm). An aortic aneurysm is a weak, bulging area in the wall of the aorta and it tends to get bigger with time. If an aortic aneurism occurs near the heart it may affect the heart valves and the branches coming from the heart, requiring different types of cardiac treatments.

What it is

What it is

The aortic valve is located between the pumping chamber on the left side of the heart and the aorta, which is a major artery. The aorta carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body. The valve should be closed while the heart is filling with blood. When the heart chamber squeezes to push blood into the aorta, the valve should open fully to allow blood flow.

What it is

What is Aortic Valve Disease?
Aortic valve disease is a condition in which the valve between the left ventricle (main pumping chamber) of the heart and the aorta (main artery) to the body doesn't work properly. Aortic valve disease sometimes may be present at birth or may result from other causes over time.

What it is

Off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting is a surgical procedure that restores blood flow to the heart muscle. This is done by using blood vessels from other parts of the body to make a new route for blood to flow around blocked coronary (heart) arteries. Off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting, also called 'beating heart', can be done without stopping the heart and putting a patient on a heart-lung machine.

Reasons for Procedure

What it is
A coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is a surgical procedure that restores blood flow to the heart muscle. This is done by using blood vessels from other parts of the body to make a new route for blood to flow around blocked coronary (heart) arteries.