Hi, trying to understand the question. In general Ascending Aneurysms are repaired through Open Heart surgery, there is currently no other way to effectively get to that area and make the repair. The repair consists of replacing the section of aorta that has the aneurysm with a graft, made of a synthetic material (Dacron). For that repair you need a very experienced cardiothoracic surgeon, preferably in a major medical center that sees thousands of OH surgeries.
I had mine repaired 6 years ago at 5.2cm when found
Mine was an emergency open heart surgery. My aneurysm was 6.5cm and it dissected my aorta all the way down and up - into my valve destroying that too. @houston13 describes my graft... dacron and a mechanical valve too.
Are you asking for yourself @rachel95728 ?
They go in via open heart surgery via the sternum. The aortic root and ascending aorta has too much movement for EVAR/TEVAR techniques to work. In addition, tissue condition matters as well due to the strain of the landing ends. I ended up with an artificial valve and dacron graft from the mid-ascending aorta and the root. I still have a 4.6 cm aneurism on the remaining native ascending aorta before the arch. My surgery was at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. There are other issues that can complicate things.
Mine was an emergency open heart surgery. My aneurysm was 6.5cm and it dissected my aorta all the way down and up - into my valve destroying that too. @houston13 describes my graft... dacron and a mechanical valve too.
Are you asking for yourself @rachel95728 ?
Yes, but I am only a 4.3. I am future tripping and just wondering. This who thing scares the crap out of me. I will speak to a surgeon next month to get on their radar for surveillance
Thank you for your comment. No, not looking for a surgeon as I will speak with one next month. I guess I was hoping there would be an option other than open heart. 😒
I am 92 years young, 6' 1" weigh 225 pounds and have an ascending aorta aneurism measuring 5 c.m. A former professional athlete who lifted 100,000 pounds per week prior to diagnosis - now walk 1 1/2 miles 3 days/week in a swimming pool. Cleveland Clinic when necessary, will perform a "partial" open heart surgery to repair the AAA. Also, the University of Maryland recently published an article, "A Breakthrough in Aortic Root Treatment" via the Endo Bentall Procedure. In addition, Stanford University has previously conducted Endo Vascular repair of AAA.
I am 92 years young, 6' 1" weigh 225 pounds and have an ascending aorta aneurism measuring 5 c.m. A former professional athlete who lifted 100,000 pounds per week prior to diagnosis - now walk 1 1/2 miles 3 days/week in a swimming pool. Cleveland Clinic when necessary, will perform a "partial" open heart surgery to repair the AAA. Also, the University of Maryland recently published an article, "A Breakthrough in Aortic Root Treatment" via the Endo Bentall Procedure. In addition, Stanford University has previously conducted Endo Vascular repair of AAA.
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Hi, trying to understand the question. In general Ascending Aneurysms are repaired through Open Heart surgery, there is currently no other way to effectively get to that area and make the repair. The repair consists of replacing the section of aorta that has the aneurysm with a graft, made of a synthetic material (Dacron). For that repair you need a very experienced cardiothoracic surgeon, preferably in a major medical center that sees thousands of OH surgeries.
I had mine repaired 6 years ago at 5.2cm when found
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2 ReactionsMine was an emergency open heart surgery. My aneurysm was 6.5cm and it dissected my aorta all the way down and up - into my valve destroying that too.
@houston13 describes my graft... dacron and a mechanical valve too.
Are you asking for yourself @rachel95728 ?
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Welcome to Mayo Connect.
I assume from your question that you have been diagnosed with a condition that requires ascending aortic surgery.
Who diagnosed and did they refer you to a specialist?
Or, are you asking members what clinic they went to for surgery? Do you reside in the US?
If interested in being seen at Mayo, you can request an appointment at
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3 ReactionsThey go in via open heart surgery via the sternum. The aortic root and ascending aorta has too much movement for EVAR/TEVAR techniques to work. In addition, tissue condition matters as well due to the strain of the landing ends. I ended up with an artificial valve and dacron graft from the mid-ascending aorta and the root. I still have a 4.6 cm aneurism on the remaining native ascending aorta before the arch. My surgery was at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. There are other issues that can complicate things.
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Yes, but I am only a 4.3. I am future tripping and just wondering. This who thing scares the crap out of me. I will speak to a surgeon next month to get on their radar for surveillance
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Thank you for your comment. No, not looking for a surgeon as I will speak with one next month. I guess I was hoping there would be an option other than open heart. 😒
I am 92 years young, 6' 1" weigh 225 pounds and have an ascending aorta aneurism measuring 5 c.m. A former professional athlete who lifted 100,000 pounds per week prior to diagnosis - now walk 1 1/2 miles 3 days/week in a swimming pool. Cleveland Clinic when necessary, will perform a "partial" open heart surgery to repair the AAA. Also, the University of Maryland recently published an article, "A Breakthrough in Aortic Root Treatment" via the Endo Bentall Procedure. In addition, Stanford University has previously conducted Endo Vascular repair of AAA.
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