RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Bicuspid aortic valve: Basics and beyond
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 779
OP 784
DO 10.3949/ccjm.85a.17069
VO 85
IS 10
A1 Shailee Y. Shah
A1 Andrew Higgins
A1 Milind Y. Desai
YR 2018
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/85/10/779.abstract
AB Bicuspid aortic valve, one of the most common congenital cardiac malformations, is associated with other valvular abnormalities and aortopathies. It increases the risk of thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection, infective endocarditis, and sudden cardiac death. Patients require regular surveillance for progressive valvular disease and aortopathy. Although bicuspid aortic valve may occur sporadically, many cases are inherited, so first-degree relatives should be evaluated and genetic counseling considered.