Commentary: Piecing together the puzzle of the aortic root

Critical to optimal management of the aortic root is a thorough understanding of its composition, geometry and dynamics. Its complexity is evident in that even today it's precise structure, function and even nomenclature is debated.1 One area of evolving knowledge is in the true degree of myocardial support of the root. Myocardial, rather than fibrous, support has implications on tension of the valvular sinuses as well as electrical activity and potential arrhythmogenicity. Reports on the precise histologic characterization of the aortic root thus far have produced variable conclusions on this support.
Source: Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tags: ADULT – Commentary Source Type: research