The normal aortic valve is comprised of three cusps, surrounded by the annulus. Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) disease is a congenital heart condition caused by abnormal fusion of two o...
Patients found to have aortic diameters >4 cm associated with their BAV should be counseled to refrain from contact and high-intensity sports (3)
Patients with BAV are not...
Montalto C, Sticchi A, Crimi G, et al. Outcomes After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Bicuspid Versus Tricuspid Anatomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. ...
First-degree family members should receive screening for BAV via echocardiogram, CT angiography, or MRI.
Patients with BAV should not be restricted from exercise unless they have known ...
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