An aortic annular abscess (aortic root abscess) can occur as a complication of aortic valve endocarditis and is more common on a prosthetic aortic valve. This is diagnosed predominantly on ...

An aortic root aneurysm is a bulge in the first section of the aorta, where the artery joins the heart and aortic valve. Treatment for an aortic root aneurysm can help prevent serious complications.

What is his diagnosis, what diagnostic test would confirm this, and what is the treatment? He most likely has an aortic root abscess (annular abscess) which can be confirmed on transesophageal ...