Aortic valve surgery encompasses a spectrum of interventions designed to correct valvular dysfunction and aortic root pathology. Traditional approaches, such as the Bentall procedure, involve ...

CHICAGO, April 28, 2025 — The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) today announced the launch of its latest surgical risk calculator designed for patients undergoing ascending aorta and aortic root ...

Bicuspid aortic valve surgery involves repairing or replacing a bicuspid valve. The procedure corrects a congenital condition in which a person has two cusps instead of three. A bicuspid aortic valve ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Plus, Dr. Christopher Benton reveals the first symptoms he noticed.