Here, we aim to examine the indications for surgical intervention on the dilated aorta, particularly the ascending segment ... and prophylactic surgical treatment before catastrophic complications ...

A murmur of aortic regurgitation can occur if the aortic root is dilated ... Treatment is emergent coronary bypass surgery. Carotid artery dissection: When the carotid artery is involved in the ...

In spite of treatment with digitalis ... an aneurysm of the ascending aorta, with slight dilatation of the arch and descending thoracic aorta, and increased pulsations of the left ventricle ...

The definitive treatment is surgical aortic valve ... a congenital AV anomaly, dilated aortic sinuses or ascending aorta, rheumatic valve changes, and infective endocarditis with abnormal leaflet ...