Diseases of the Aorta

A Timeline History of Aortic Disease and Therapies, Including Surgery.- Embryology and Anatomy of the Aorta.- Pathophysiology of Ascending Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection.- Pathology of the Aorta: Inflammatory and Non-Inflammatory Conditions.- Predisposing to Aneurysm Formation, Dissection, and Rupture.- Genetics of Aortic Diseases.- Imaging of the Aorta.- Vascular Rings.- Coarctation of the Aorta.- Ascending Aortic Dissection, Penetrating Aortic Ulcer, and Intramural Hematoma.- Descending Aortic Dissection, Penetrating Aortic Ulcer, and Intramural.- Hematoma (Acute and Chronic) Including Kommerell's Diverticulum.- Ascending Aortic Aneurysm.- Aortic Arch Aneurysms.- Thoracoabdominal Aneurysms.- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms.- Abdominal Aortic Occlusive Disease.- Inflammatory and Connective Tissue Disorders of the Aorta.- Aortic Infection: Pathophysiology, Bacteriology, and Management.- Surgical Treatment of the Thoracic Aorta.- Surgical Treatment of the Abdominal Aorta.- Endovascular Repair of the Ascending Aorta and Aortic Arch.- Endovascular Repair of the Thoracic Aorta.- Aortocaval Fistula.- Aortourinary Fistula: Ureter/Renal.- Congenital Aortic Fistula and More.- Aortotracheobroncheal and Aortocutaneous Fistula.- Aortoesophageal Fistula.- Aortoenteric Fistula (Gastric, Small Intestine, Colonic, Biliary).- Malignant and Benign Aortic Tumors.- Trauma of the Aorta.- Aortic Iatrogenic Injuries.- Acute Aortic Thrombosis.- Management of Aortic Atherothrombi.- Aortic Disease in Pregnancy.- Fetal Aortic Disorders.- Aortic Trauma in Children.- Aortic Valve Repair.- Aortic Pseudoaneurysms.- Ocular Diseases With Aortic Involvement.- Applications of 3D Printing for Aortic Disease.- Multidisciplinary Aortic Centers.