What Is Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair? The aorta is the largest artery in the body. It begins at the heart and runs through the chest and abdomen. Sometimes the walls of the aorta weaken and bulge in one area. That weakness or bulge is called an aneurysm. An aortic aneurysm repair supports or replaces the…

What Is Aortic Arch Surgery? The aortic arch is the central section of the aorta and from it branch arteries that supply blood to the head and upper body. A weakened wall of the aortic arch can lead to a bulge or ballooning, called an aneurysm, and these can tear (dissection) or rupture. Reasons for…

What Is Aortic Valve Disease? Aortic valve disease is a condition in which the valve between the left ventricle (main pumping chamber) of the heart and the aorta (main artery) to the body doesn’t work properly. Aortic valve disease may be present at birth, or may result from other causes over time. There are two…

What it is The aortic valve is located between the pumping chamber on the left side of the heart and the aorta, which is a major artery. The aorta carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body. The valve should be closed while the heart is filling with blood. When the…

“In this day and age, any type of cardiac surgery is such a big deal, along with the recovery. You need to take advantage of these modern procedures. It makes a big difference for the recovery.” —Charles E. What Is Aortic Valve Replacement? The aortic valve is located between the pumping chamber on the left…

What Is Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)? The aortic valve is located between the pumping chamber on the left side of the heart and the aorta, a major artery. The aorta carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body. The valve should be closed while the heart is filling with blood.…

What Is Mitral Valve Disease? Mitral valve disease occurs when the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart doesn’t work properly, resulting in mitral valve regurgitation (leakage) or mitral valve stenosis (narrowing). Mitral valve regurgitation (leakage) is a condition where the leaflets of the mitral valve weaken, causing blood to leak…

What Is Mitral Valve Replacement? The mitral valve is on the left side of the heart. It allows blood to flow from the left upper chamber into the left lower chamber. When the valve is not working well, it may need to be replaced. Reasons for Procedure Healthy heart valves allow blood to flow one…

What Is Atrial Fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an abnormal heart rhythm. The heart’s electrical system normally sends regularly spaced signals. These signals tell the heart muscle to contract or beat. The heart has two upper chambers called atria. It also has two lower chambers called ventricles. Each signal starts in the atria and travels…

Less Invasive Cardiac Surgery Offering the broadest array of minimally invasive cardiac surgery options in the region is a high priority at the BMC Brighton Center for Advanced Cardiac Surgery. Our cardiac surgeons are specially trained to use the most cutting-edge medical procedures available, including robotic-assisted approaches. And, as with every procedure we offer, they…