Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2919714 | Heart, Lung and Circulation | 2008 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) disease is the most common form of congenital heart disease, affecting 1–2% of the population. Only 20% of patients will maintain normal valve function throughout their life and more than 30% of patients will develop serious morbidity. It is a highly heritable condition, with transmission likely to be autosomal dominant. Patients with BAV have a 10-fold risk of aortic dissection when compared to the normal population. Management of BAV associated aortopathy represents a significant clinical challenge.
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Authors
Michael P. Vallely, Christopher Semsarian, Paul G. Bannon,