Doctor Q&A: The Progression and Surgery of Dilated Aortic Root Aneurysms with Dr. Luis Castro

https://www.Heart-Valve-Surgery.com - Dilated aortas may cause life-threatening situations for patients if their aneurysm tears, dissects or ruptures. For this reason, patients are concerned about the progression of all aneurysm types along the aorta which is the largest blood vessel (artery) in the human body.

In this special video, Dr. Luis Castro answers an important question from Desmond, a patient from Dublin, Ireland, about the need for surgery specific to his dilated aorta which currently measures 4.5 centimeters. Doctor Luis Castro is a leading cardiac surgeon at Dignity Health Sequoia Heart Hospital in Redwood City, California near San Francisco. During his career, Dr. Castro has performed over 5,000 cardiac procedures for heart valve disease and aortic aneurysms.

Key questions addressed by Dr. Castro during this video include:

1. How do dilated aorta progress? What is the risk of a dilated aorta and aneurysm?

2. What role does a patient's age play specific to the progression of aortic root aneurysms and the need for surgery?

3. How do medical guidelines help surgeons make decisions about operating on an aortic aneurysm?

4. How does patient size impact the timing of an aortic aneurysm operation?

5. Why can aortic valve disease influence the progression of aortic root aneurysms?

6. What should patients do to monitor aortic aneurysms? MRI? Echocardiogram? Stress test?

To learn more or schedule a consult with Dr. Luis Castro, please call (650) 399-2035 or visit https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/s....