Here, we aim to examine the indications for surgical intervention on the dilated aorta, particularly the ascending segment. Studies of the natural history of ascending aortic aneurysms indicate ...

Computed tomography (CT ... ascending aortic dissection since shock can occur from the many possible complications. Aortic regurgitation: Acute aortic regurgitation can result from dilation ...

1) and fluoroscopy revealed considerable cardiac enlargement, primarily of the left ventricle, but also of the left atrium, an aneurysm of the ascending aorta, with slight dilatation of the arch ...