Pathologies of the aortic root amenable to repair with valve preservation include aneurysm
formation, development of aortic insufficiency (AI) and aortic dissection. In the normal aortic …

Aortic valve insuYciency may be caused by abnormalities of the leaflets, the root, or a
combination of both. In some patients, the primary pathology is confined to the aortic root …

Objectives Despite many studies about aortic valve function and aortic root geometry after
conservative aortic root repair of acute type A aortic dissection, the results are not always …

Genetic diseases that affect the vasculature primarily affect the aortic root and ascending
aorta. These conditions lead to aortic root dilatation, which, if not treated, will result in …

The aortic root has a different embryologic origin from all other segments of the human aorta,
a feature that likely confers unique susceptibilities, anatomical patterns, and clinical …

Background Although aortic root and ascending aortic aneurysms are treated the same, they
differ in embryological development and pathological processes. This study examines the …

Background—The downward movement of the aortic root during the cardiac cycle may be
responsible for producing the circumferential tear observed in aortic dissections. Methods …

Objective The study objective was to evaluate the perioperative and long-term outcomes of
aortic root repair and aortic root replacement and provide evidence for root management in …

Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is a clinically silent and potentially fatal disease whose
pathophysiology is poorly understood. Application of data derived from animal models and …

Background To determine the progression of aortic root in acute type A aortic dissection
(ATAAD) patients after aortic root repair (ARr) or replacement (ARR) based on long‐term …