Endoprosthetics of the aortic valve is a minimally invasive operation that avoids opening the chest and connecting the patient to the cardiopulmonary bypass system. The implant (valve prosthesis) is delivered to the heart through a catheter inserted into
An aortic aneurysm is a sac-like enlargement of the aorta, the largest vessel that carries oxygen-enriched blood from the heart to other parts of the body.