Replacement of the Proximal Aorta Adds No Further Risk to Aortic Valve Procedures

Proximal aortic replacement adds no risk to the patient beyond the aortic valve intervention alone. These findings suggest proximal aortic replacement is safe for patients undergoing valve operations. Patients with a moderately enlarged proximal aorta that may dilate further should also be considered for aortic replacement at the time of valve procedures.