CTA of the thoracic aorta with EKG gating allows near motion-free static and dynamic imaging of the aortic root. Which of the following statements regarding the aortic root is false:


(a) the aortic root contains the aortic valve apparatus

(b) the aortic root includes of the aortic anulus, the sinuses of Valsalva, and the sinotubular junction.

(c) The aortic root can be surgically repaired or replaced using valve sparing surgery, or a composite valve graft (CVG).

(d) The aortic root can be repaired using an ascending aortic tube graft.

(e) Aortic root aneurysms are associated with congenital diseases, notably Marfan syndrom, and Bicuspid aortic valve.


CORRECT ANSWER: (d)