Focuses on the various aspects of the aorta, both healthy and diseased states

Describes the embryology, anatomy, and physiology of the aorta

Details imaging studies used to visualize the aorta

Highlights the medical, endovascular, and surgical treatments for each aortic disorder

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.