A higher 7-day home systolic BP was the only factor significantly associated with faster progression of the ascending aortic diameter (regression coefficient B, 0.012; 95% CI, 0.001-0.023). IN ...

Management An ascending–descending intrapericardial aortic bypass graft, atrial septal defect closure, and ascending aorta replacement were all successfully performed. Lifelong follow-up will be ...

Stroke is an important complication of cardiac surgery. The degree of risk is significantly influenced by the presence, extent and location of atherosclerosis in the ascending aorta. Per Bergman ...