Cardiology

Overview of Proximal Aortic Aneurysms

Anatomy of the proximal aorta. An understanding of the anatomy of the proximal aorta is essential when considering aortic aneurysms.

By Danielle Norton April 4, 2022 Updated July 4, 2022 7 min read

An understanding of the anatomy of the proximal aorta is essential when considering aortic aneurysms. The proximal aorta is divided into several segments:

Root: extends from Left ventricular outflow tract up to the sinotubular junction(STJ). Contains the coronary ostia, aortic valve and sinuses of Valsalva.