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 ...

Thoracic aortic ... is dilated from the dissection. Neurologic deficits can be seen if the carotid artery is involved or if spinal ischemia is present. Since rapid diagnosis is crucial in ...

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 ...