What is aortic root aneurysm in Cardiac Surgery?

Cardiac Surgery Glossary

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Vessel or graft used to bypass blocked arteries, typically harvested from the patient's own body.

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Pathological dilatation of the aortic root involving the sinuses of Valsalva and often requiring complex surgical repair...

root aneurysm aortic root dilatation

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Term	Category	Difficulty	Definition
aortic root aneurysm IVT	Technical Term	Advanced	Pathological dilatation of the aortic root involving the sinuses of Valsalva and...

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intermediate 42

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professional 42