Here, we aim to examine the indications for surgical intervention on the dilated aorta ... only the ascending aortic segment needs to be treated, while in others full root replacement is required.

and Indiana Pacers (1995-99), retired from basketball nearly one year after undergoing successful heart surgery to correct an enlarged aortic root. After his retirement, Hoiberg joined the ...

If aortic root disease is the cause of the aortic regurgitation ... to the increased early diastolic filling into a compliant, dilated LV.