BadAorta

I'm Dr. Grayson Wheatley, a board-certified heart surgeon specializing in aortic surgery.

This blog is dedicated to giving patients, family members, and physicians quality medical information about the aorta, its diseases, and how to treat them.

Stenting the Ascending Aorta

Introduction to the challenges of stenting the ascending aorta Continue reading.

This Week in Aortic Surgery July 22, 2019 - July 28, 2019

A curated list of the best research studies in Aortic Surgery selected from leading scientific journals. Continue reading.

This Week in Aortic Surgery July 15, 2019 - July 21, 2019

A weekly review of published research and clinical information regarding treatments for aortic disease. Continue reading.

This Week in Aortic Surgery July 8, 2019 - July 14, 2019

Newly published research concerning the management of aortic aneurysms and aortic dissections. Continue reading.

Father Time: Aortic Dissection Style

This edition of Aortic Academy at BadAorta.com will discuss the timing of treatment and intervention for acute Type B Aortic Dissections. Continue reading.