Come avviene l'intervento all aorta?

Come avviene l'intervento all aorta?

L'intervento di tipo tradizionale prevede il taglio chirurgico sull'addome (laparotomia mediana xifo-pubica), la mobilizzazione delle anse intestinali, l'isolamento dell'aorta e la sostituzione del tratto malato con materiale protesico compatibile con il corpo umano (generalmente Dacron).

Dove si trova la aorta?

L'aorta è la più grande e importante arteria del corpo umano. Emerge dal ventricolo sinistro del cuore e trasporta il sangue ossigenato a tutte le parti del corpo tramite la circolazione sistemica, negli animali che possiedono circolazione a sistema chiuso.

What is aortic valve surgery and how does it work?

• Aortic valve surgery - open. The aortic valve separates the heart and aorta. The aortic valve opens so blood can flow out. It then closes to keep blood from returning to the heart. You may need aortic valve surgery to replace the aortic valve in your heart if: Your aortic valve does not close all the way, so blood leaks back into the heart.

What is it called when the aortic valve does not close?

• Your aortic valve does not close all the way, so blood leaks back into the heart. This is called aortic regurgitation. Your aortic valve does not open fully, so blood flow out of the heart is reduced. This is called aortic stenosis.

What is aortic regurgitation and how is it treated?

• This is called aortic regurgitation. Your aortic valve does not open fully, so blood flow out of the heart is reduced. This is called aortic stenosis. Open aortic valve surgery replaces the valve through a large cut in your chest. The aortic valve can also be replaced using minimally invasive aortic valve surgery.