1. This can cause dilatation and weakening of the walls of the ascending aorta . 2. The truncus arteriosus splits into the ascending aorta and pulmonary artery. 3. These individuals are prone to dissection in the ascending aorta . 4. In those instances replacement of the ascending aorta ( so-called tubular aorta ) is sufficient. 5. Pathology of the aortic valve, aortic root and ascending aorta are treated with the Bentall procedure. 6. A septum begins to form between what will later become the ascending aorta and pulmonary tract. 7. Type 2 refers to dissection of the ascending aorta , closer to and including the aortic arch. 8. It usually then travels in front of the ascending aorta and then ends in a brachiocephalic node. 9. Aneurysms in the ascending aorta may require surgery at a smaller size than aneurysms in the descending aorta. 10. Type 1 encompasses dissection in the distal ascending aorta closest to the heart, not including the aortic arch.
