Causes of aortic aneurysm Causes An aneurysm occurs due to a weakening of the blood vessel wall. The exact mechanism of development is often...
Surgery on the aorta A condition affecting the aortic root, ascending aorta, and/or aortic arch is operated on by a cardiac surgeon. During heart...
Pulmonary hypertension Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a disease in which the pressure in the pulmonary vessels (small circulation) increases. This should not...
Pulmonary endarterectomy Pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) is a complex but life-saving surgery for heart patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). Guth S,...
Follow-up after heart surgery After your hospital stay, you will be followed up by various healthcare providers, including your own cardiologist and general practitioner....