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 contents (23 chapters)
Leonardo

Zacek, Pavel, M.D., Ph.D.

Pages 1-5
Clinical and Surgical Anatomy of the Aortic Root

Muresian, Horia, M.D., Ph.D.

Pages 7-21
Living Anatomy of the Aortic Root

Mori, Shumpei, M.D., Ph.D. (et al.)

Pages 23-31
Functional Anatomy of the Aortic Valve and Dynamics of Aortic Root

Lansac, Emmanuel, M.D., Ph.D. (et al.)

Pages 33-39
Eponyms Linked with Aortic Regurgitation

Zacek, Pavel, M.D., Ph.D.

Pages 41-42
Congenital Anomalies of the Aortic Valve

Vojacek, Jan, M.D., Ph.D. (et al.)

Pages 43-66
Corrigan Sign

Zacek, Pavel, M.D., Ph.D.

Pages 67-68
Aortic Regurgitation: From Diagnosis to Indication

Brtko, Miroslav, M.D., Ph.D.

Pages 69-75
Connective Tissue Disorders

Morgant, Marie-Catherine, M.D. (et al.)

Pages 77-88
Musset Sign

Zacek, Pavel, M.D., Ph.D.

Pages 89-90
Echocardiography of the Aortic Valve

Tuna, Martin, M.D. (et al.)

Pages 91-104
Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance in the Imaging of the Aortic Valve and Ascending Aorta

Solar, Miroslav, M.D., Ph.D. (et al.)

Pages 105-120
Lincoln Sign

Zacek, Pavel, M.D., Ph.D.

Pages 121-122
Aortic Valve Replacement

Dominik, Jan, M.D., Ph.D. (et al.)

Pages 123-152
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)

Brtko, Miroslav, M.D., Ph.D.

Pages 153-154
Allograft Heart Valve in Aortic Valve Surgery

Spatenka, Jaroslav, M.D., Ph.D. (et al.)

Pages 155-168
The Ross Procedure

El-Hamamsy, Ismail, M.D., Ph.D., F.R.C.S.C.

Pages 169-180
Bentall Procedure

Dominik, Jan, M.D., Ph.D. (et al.)

Pages 181-191
Development of Surgical Treatment of Aortic Regurgitation

Zacek, Pavel, M.D., Ph.D. (et al.)

Pages 193-203
Surgical Treatment of Aortic Regurgitation with Preservation of the Aortic Valve

Vojacek, Jan, M.D., Ph.D. (et al.)

Pages 205-278
Taliesin Golesworthy, the Inventor of Treatment of His Own Disease

Zacek, Pavel, M.D., Ph.D.

Pages 279-280
The Long-Term Results of Aortic Valve Repair and Replacement

Arabkhani, Bardia, M.D., Ph.D. (et al.)

Pages 281-292
Recommendation for Outpatient Follow-Up After Aortic Valve Surgery

Brtko, Miroslav, M.D., Ph.D.