Patient Q&A: Can Aorta Grafts Calcify After Heart Valve Surgery?

While the calcification of heart valves is a serious and important concern, patients who receive aorta grafts for the treatment of life-threatening aneurysms may wonder, “Can my aorta graft calcify?” In this special video, Dr. Kevin Accola, a leading heart valve surgeon who has performed over 14,000 cardiac procedures at AdventHealth in Orlando, Florida, shares critical insights about the potential calcification of aorta grafts and other key facts about aneurysms and heart valve disease. (Video posted on January 18, 2023)