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- Describes various relevant aspects of aortic regurgitation from morphology and diagnostics to surgical treatments
- Contains exceptional medical illustration, operative photos, diagnostic images and schemes
- Provides historical background and cultural connotations
This title is a comprehensive resource of aortic regurgitation suitable for both the novice and experienced practitioner. Detailed attention is given to the recently growing field of aortic valve-sparing surgery and aortic valve repair. Guidelines are also provided for general practitioners on how to treat patients after various aortic procedures. Also included are many operative photos, original medical illustrations and schematics. Aortic Regurgitation synthesizes current knowledge of aortic valve repair into an easy-to-follow, illustration-rich text. It is therefore an indispensable guide suitable for use by cardiologists and trainees in cardiology, cardiac surgeons, echocardiographers, general practitioners and radiologists. Table of ContentsForeword Terminology and list of abbreviations Intermezzo I: Leonardo P. Zácek - Chapter 1 Clinical and surgical anatomy of the aortic root
H. Muresian - Chapter 2 Living anatomy of the aortic root
R. H. Anderson, D. E. Spicer, S. Mori
Intermezzo II: Eponyms related to aortic regurgitation P. Zácek - Chapter 3 Functional anatomy of the aortic valve and dynamics of the aortic root
E. Lansac, I. Di Centa
3.1 Experimental data on dynamic anatomy of the aortic root
3.2 Echocardiographic anatomy of the normal aortic root
3.3Dynamic approach to aortic valve reconstruction - Chapter 4 Congenital anomalies of the aortic valve
J. Vojácek, P. Zácek, J. Dominik, T. Holubec
4.1Bicuspid aortic valve
4.1.1 Morphology
4.1.2 Natural history
4.1.3 Stenosis of BAV
4.1.4 Regurgitation of BAV
4.1.5 Endocarditis of BAV
4.1.6 Dilation of the ascending aorta
4.1.7 Treatment
4.2 Unicuspid aortic valve
4.2.1 Morphology
4.2.2 Natural history
4.2.3 Treatment
4.3 Quadricuspid aortic valve
4.3.1 Natural history
4.3.2Treatment
Intermezzo III: Dominic John Corrigan (1802-1880)P. Zácek - Chapter 5 Aortic regurgitation: from diagnosis towards indication
M. Brtko
5.1 Incidence, prevalence and etiology of aortic regurgitation
5.2 Pathophysiology of aortic regurgitation and natural history
5.3 Clinical manifestation
5.4 Diagnostics
5.5 Quantification of aortic regurgitation
5.6 Indication for operation
5.7 Medical treatment and follow-up of asymptomatic patients
5.8 Acute aortic regurgitation - Chapter 6 Connective tissue disorders M.-C. Morgant, I. El-Hamamsy
6.1 Vascular wall connective tissue
6.1.1 Fibrillin
6.1.2 Collagen
6.1.3 Elastin
6.2 Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMC)
6.3 Thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA)
6.3.1 Syndromic diseases
6.3.2 Non-syndromic thoracic aortic aneurysms - Chapter 7 Echocardiography of the aortic valve
M. Tuna
7.1 Assessment of the valve morphology
7.2 Cusp analysis, bicuspid and unicuspid aortic valve
7.3 Degenerative, postrheumatic and postinfective aortic valve lesions
7.4 3D echocardiography of the aortic valve
7.5 Dilation of the aortic root and the ascending aorta7.6 Doppler examination of the aortic valve
7.7 Preoperative and postoperative echocardiographic assessment of the aortic valve
Intermezzo IV: Alfred de Musset (1810-1857)P. Zácek - Chapter 8 Computed tomography and magnetic resonance of the aortic valve and ascending aorta
M. Solar, Z. Belobrádek
8.1 Technical aspects of CT and MR imaging
8.1.1 History of cardiac CT imaging8.1.2Cardiac CT parameters in comparison with other imaging modalities
8.1.3 Iodine contrast agents
8.1.4 CT imaging artifacts
8.1.5 Current possibilities of cardiac CT
8.1.6 Magnetic resonance imaging
8.1.7 Technical possibilities of MR in aortic root imaging
8.2 Role of CT and MR in specific diagnostics of aortic regurgitation and aortic disease
8.2.1 Quantification of aortic regurgitation
8.2.2 Assessment of aortic valve and root morphology
8.2.3 Assessment of left ventricular morphology and function - Chapter9 Therapy
9.1 Aortic valve replacement
J. Dominik, P. Zácek, J. Vojácek
9.1.1 Historical development and types of aortic valve replacement devices
9.1.2 Persistent problems after aortic valve replacement
9.2 Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
M. Brtko
9.3 Valve allograft in aortic valve surgery
J. Spatenka, J. Burkert
9.3.1 Definition
9.3.2 History
9.3.3 Processing of allogeneic valve grafts
9.3.4 Surgical technique
9.3.5 Indication for use of valve allografts
9.3.6 Results
9.4 Ross procedure
I. El-Hamamsy
9.4.1 Historical overview
9.4.2 Concept
9.4.3 Results
9.4.4 Surgical principles and factors influencing technical success
9.5 Bentall procedure
J. Dominik, P. Zácek, J. Vojácek
9.5.1 Historical overview of Bentall procedur
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