David's Reimplantation Surgery:
A method to improve outcomes in the surgical treatment of aortic aneurysm
video by Lars Svensson, M.D., Ph.D.
Director, Center for Aortic Surgery and Director, Marfan Syndrome and Connective Tissue Disorder Clinic

Specialties: Adult cardiac surgery; cardio-aortic and aortic surgery, including combined valve and aneurysm surgery; minimally invasive mitral and aortic valve surgery; blood conservation; prevention of stroke and paralysis after aortic surgery; Marfan syndrome; peripheral vascular surgery; and the Maze procedure.

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Dr. Svensson discusses the David's Reimplantation surgery.  The David's valve-sparing aortic root replacement method is a surgical treatment for aortic root aneurysms. With this method, the aneurysm is repaired while the patient's own aortic valve is preserved.

For more information:

• The Modified David's Reimplantation Procedure
• Video: Dr. Svensson answers questions about Aortic Aneurysm and Aortic Surgery
• Aorta Surgery
• Aorta Clinic
• Heart Surgery

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