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.

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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.

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

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.

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

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.