The dilated aortic root can be consequence of connective tissue aortopathy or a variety of congenital heart repairs that place of the pulmonary valve in the aortic position. The potential for complications related to dilation and aortic regurgitation in these patients remains a long term challenge. The session includes two invited lectures covering management of neoaortic root dilatation after the Ross procedure and management of the dilated aortic root in the athlete.

*Unless otherwise noted, speakers have nothing to disclose.

Moderators

Duke Cameron

Christian Pizzaro

Presentations

1. The Supported Ross Procedure in Children and Young Adults: The Fate of the Neoaortic Root and LV Function - Mami Sow

2. Management of Pulmonary Valve and Neo-Root Dilatation Late after Ross and Arterial Switch Procedures - John Kupferschmid

(Commercial Relationships: Biostable; Consultant Advisory/Board)

3. Valve Sparing Aortic Root Interventions in Congenital Heart Surgery - Reilly Hobbs

4. The 9cm Aortic Root after Ross - James Tweddell

5. When to Intervene on the Dilated Aorta in Athletes - Lars Svensson