A Protocol for Diagnosis and Management of Aortic Atherosclerosis in Cardiac Surgery Patients

Figure 2

Example of a vascular report in the preoperative screening for possible aortic valve replacement in a patient with severe aortic stenosis. (Modified) TEE showed extensive calcifications of the complete thoracic aorta; it was therefore concluded to perform a transapical aortic valve replacement to minimize manipulation of the aorta.