Good morning everyone! Today we're talking about something many of you have experienced: CT scans . If you've been diagnosed with aortic disease or had aortic surgery, you've probably had one (or several!) of these imaging tests. Let's break down what they are and why they are so useful for your doctor. What Is a CT Scan? CT stands for "computed tomography" and works like a 3D X-ray that creates detailed pictures of the structure that is being scanned. Unlike a regular X-ray that gives you...

Good morning everyone and welcome to our next week of aortic valve education! This week we're talking about aortic regurgitation ! What Is Aortic Regurgitation? Last week, Adham did a great job introducing us to the aortic valve and its different components (if you missed it, use this LINK ) . He taught us to think of the aortic valve as a one way door between the heart and the rest of your body. Normally, this door swings open when your heart beats, letting blood flow forward, then snaps...