When an aneurysm occurs in the chest (above your diaphragm) it's called a thoracic aortic aneurysm. Thoracic aortic aneurysms are classified based on which part of the aorta is abnormal: While your ...

The aorta is the largest artery in the human body, supplying branches to all organs and tissues of the body. It has a thick wall of muscle and elastic fibers that allows it to expand and contract with ...

DEAR DR ROACH: My husband will be 83 in September and was recently diagnosed with an ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm measuring 4.8 cm. Five centimeters is when they do something. After hearing ...

Aortic root surgery (ARS) is a procedure to repair or replace the aortic root. There are various types of ARS surgery that come with different risks and benefits. The aorta is a large blood vessel ...

Physicians specializing in cardiology use a wide variety of surgical and nonsurgical techniques to treat diseases and disorders of the heart, which range from congenital defects—whether of interior ...

In performing open arch replacement, surgeons at our center and others currently prefer to reattach the individual brachiocephalic branches separately, rather than reattaching a single island of ...

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 ...

Aortic aneurysm surgery is generally safe, but it can lead to complications like blood clots, ischemic events, and bleeding. Your doctor can give you a better idea of your specific risk of ...

A thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is a potentially life-threatening condition characterized by an abnormal bulge in your body’s main artery. TAAs are usually symptom-free until they rupture, but early ...

Farhood Farjah, M.D.: thoracic cancers, esophageal cancer, lung cancer, mesothelioma; thoracic aortic surgery; Thoracic Surgery Clinic at UW Medical Center – Montlake surgery Pavilion, 1959 N.E.