Comprehensive Aortic Valve Surgery: Evidence-Based Techniques for Valve Repair, Replacement, Aortic Root Reconstruction, and Clinical Outcomes

Comprehensive Aortic Valve Surgery

Evidence-Based Techniques for Valve Repair, Replacement, Aortic Root Reconstruction, and Clinical Outcomes

By Elias D. McFarlane
Medical Research Consultant

Explore the principles, anatomy, and contemporary surgical management of aortic valve disease with this comprehensive reference for cardiovascular professionals and trainees.

Comprehensive Aortic Valve Surgery presents current concepts in the evaluation and surgical treatment of aortic valve and aortic root disorders, integrating anatomical foundations, pathophysiology, operative techniques, and clinical outcomes into a structured, evidence-informed resource.

The book examines the functional anatomy and biomechanics of the aortic valve and aortic root before progressing through patient assessment, multimodality imaging, surgical indications, operative planning, valve repair, valve replacement, valve-sparing procedures, aortic root reconstruction, and postoperative management. Practical discussions are supported by current evidence and contemporary surgical principles relevant to modern cardiovascular practice.

Topics include:

• Functional anatomy and biomechanics of the aortic valve and aortic root
• Aortic stenosis, aortic regurgitation, and aortic root disease
• Aortic valve repair and replacement techniques
• Valve-sparing aortic root replacement and root reconstruction
• Ascending aortic surgery and sinotubular junction remodeling
• Aortic annuloplasty and expandable aortic ring repair
• Cryopreserved aortic valve allografts and complex infective endocarditis
• Surgical management of reduced left ventricular function
• Predictors of postoperative outcomes and risk assessment
• Aortic valve surgery in older adults and higher-risk patients
• Neurological complications, neuroprotection, and rehabilitation
• Surgical management of selected congenital aortic and great vessel disorders

Designed for cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgery trainees, anesthesiologists, intensivists, perfusionists, researchers, and other healthcare professionals, this book emphasizes patient selection, physiological reconstruction, operative decision-making, and long-term clinical outcomes.

Whether used for specialist training, clinical reference, or continuing professional development, Comprehensive Aortic Valve Surgery provides a practical overview of contemporary approaches to valve repair, replacement, and aortic root reconstruction while highlighting the evolving role of evidence-informed surgical practice.