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Stenting of the ascending aorta revisited

Nasser J Moiduddin1,2, Rodrigo Rios1, Howaida El-Said1

  • 1Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, University of California San Diego, Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, San Diego, California.

Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions : Official Journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions
|May 5, 2017
PubMed

Insights

Stenting the ascending aorta, previously discouraged, successfully treated acquired stenosis in a small patient group. This intervention offers a new option for managing this specific aortic condition.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Ascending aorta stenting is rarely performed due to anatomical risks.
  • Concerns include proximity to the aortic valve, coronary ostia, and arch vessels.

Observation:

  • A case series of patients with acquired ascending aorta stenosis was identified.
  • These patients presented with challenging anatomical considerations.

Findings:

  • Successful stenting of the ascending aorta was achieved in this patient cohort.
  • The intervention effectively relieved the acquired stenosis.

Implications:

  • This case series suggests that ascending aorta stenting can be a viable treatment option.
  • Further research may explore expanded use in select patients with acquired stenosis.

Keywords:
aortic diseasebare metal stentscongenital heart disease

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