Surgical descriptions of the aortic root are not always in keeping with anatomy as observed
in the autopsied heart. Although all surgeons appreciate that the concept of the aortic …

The increased applicability and excellent results with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs)
have revolutionized the available treatment options for patients with advanced heart failure …

The manufacture of fibrous scaffolds with tailored micrometric features and anatomically
relevant three-dimensional (3D) geometries for soft tissue engineering applications remains …

A surgical procedure has recently been described for patients with aortic incompetence
caused by annular dilation, but with normal aortic leaflets. The dilated aortic root is replaced …

OBJECTIVE: Sparing the aortic valve has become a surgical option for patients who require
repair of aortic root ectasia and have normal valve leaflets. Surgical approaches to valve …

Objective: Although aortic root expansion has been well studied, its deformation and
physiologic relevance remain controversial. Three-dimensional (3-D) sonomicrometry (200 …

The presence of vortical flow structures that develop inside different cardiac chambers is
shown to correlate with functional status of heart, and significantly affects the cardiac …

Purpose The physiological flow dynamics within the Valsalva sinuses, in terms of global and
local parameters, are still not fully understood. This study attempts to identify the …

Objective: Since the aortic root preserving methods are spreading in heart surgery, the
importance of aortic root anatomy is increasing. The surgical and anatomical descriptions of …

Regulation of coronary blood flow is maintained through a delicate balance of
ventriculoarterial and neurohumoral mechanisms. The aortic valve is integral to the functions …