Aortic Root Surgery

Overview

Aortic root surgery is a procedure to treat a dilation or enlargement (aortic aneurysm) of the large blood vessel that carries blood from your heart to your vital organs (aorta). Doctors perform aortic root surgery to prevent rupture of the dilated aorta, and to prevent the dilated aorta from stretching the attached aortic valve. Aortic aneurysms near the junction of your aorta and your heart (aortic root) are associated with Marfan syndrome and other heart conditions. Read about types of aortic root surgery.

Why choose Mayo Clinic for aortic root surgery

• Expertise and experience. Mayo Clinic doctors trained in heart and blood vessel surgery (cardiovascular surgeons) have expertise evaluating and treating aortic conditions. Surgeons have experience performing aortic root surgery, including aortic root replacement and valve-sparing aortic root repair.
• Team approach. Mayo Clinic cardiovascular surgeons work with doctors trained in heart diseases (cardiologists) and others to evaluate and treat your condition.
• Diagnostic tools. Mayo Clinic doctors use detailed imaging tests to diagnose aortic aneurysms, test for tears in the aortic wall (aortic dissection) and determine the most appropriate treatment for your condition.
• Research. Mayo Clinic doctors conduct research in potential techniques for aortic root surgery and other cardiovascular surgeries, and conduct clinical trials.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., is ranked among the Best Hospitals for heart and heart surgery by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic also ranks among the Best Children's Hospitals for heart and heart surgery.

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