aortic aneurysm

Complex aortic aneurysms involving the proximal portion of the aorta (the trunk of the aorta, originating from the heart) and complex congenital defects of the heart can be safely corrected with this technique.

A person with an aortic aneurysm may not have symptoms until the aneurysm enlarges beyond 5 or 6 cm (2 or 2.5 inches) in diameter. If an aneurysm in the chest presses against the windpipe and the bronchi, it can interfere with breathing and lead to coughing; pain may…