What Is The Bentall Procedure?

Bentall procedure is a surgical procedure utilized in individuals who experience a bulge or an aneurysm in their aorta. The large blood vessel oxygen-rich blood is carried through from the heart to the rest of the body is referred to as the aorta. An aneurysm in an individual's aorta can cause the valve that regulates blood flow from the heart into the aorta to become structurally altered and functionally impaired. This malfunction can cause an aortic rupture that is fatal in most cases when left untreated. An aortic aneurysm stretches the aortic root where the aortic valve is located. The aortic valve cannot function when the space it is regulating becomes too wide. Aortic valve regurgitation is the result, causing the internal pressure in the heart to increase. The Bentall procedure is effective at preventing these serious complications by replacing the impaired valve and weak aorta.