Overview
The heart is the essential circulatory organ of our body and supplies blood to other body parts through the blood vessels. The aorta is the largest blood vessel of the body, which provides blood to essential organs such as the brain, abdominal organs, and the heart itself. At Max Hospital, India Bentall procedure is performed effortlessly to correct the problems of the aorta such as
- Aortic regurgitation – The wall of the aorta bulges
- Aortic aneurysm – The widening of the aorta causes this
- Aortic dissection – The inner layers of the aorta tears
- Marfan’s syndrome- a congenital disorder characterized by the weakening of the wall of the aorta.
Symptoms
Aortic wall pathology develops gradually as the heart compensates for the problem until it turns serious. The majority of the patients will not show any signs for years and can also be unaware of the condition. However, when the aortic valve and wall weakens, the patient will experience the following symptoms- Fatigue and weakness
- Shortness of breath
- Inability to perform challenging activities
- Chest pain
- Discomfort and tightness in the chest
- Fainting and lightheadedness
- Irregular pulse
- Rapid and fluttering heartbeat
- Heart murmur
Medical test and Diagnosis
To diagnose problems with the aortic valve, the doctors will prescribe the following tests,- Echocardiogram
- ECG
- Chest X-ray
- Cardiac MRI