Saving the Valve During Aortic Root Surgery

Lars Svensson, MD, PhD, and Xiaoying Lou, MD, discuss valve-sparing aortic root surgery, an advanced technique that preserves the patient’s native valve while treating aortic aneurysms. They explain who qualifies for this procedure, how it’s performed and why it can offer long-term benefits without lifelong blood thinners. Learn more about aortic valve care. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/aortic-valve-treatment Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339. Subscribe to the free Love Your Heart monthly enewsletter for helpful resources including heart disease prevention and treatment tips, videos, news and research.