1-2% of the general population has bicuspid aortic valve (BV). It is is the most common congenital valvular abnormality. Two of the aortic valvular leaflets fuse during development resulting in a valve that is bicuspid instead of the normal tricuspid configuration. BV is associated with increased mechanical stress which predisposes to calcification and development of aortic stenosis which narrows the opening of the aortic valve. Dr Bauer said: "TAVI is used to treat ...Wednesday, 4 September 2013
Bicuspid Aortic Valve Present In 1-2% Of General Population
1-2% of the general population has bicuspid aortic valve (BV). It is is the most common congenital valvular abnormality. Two of the aortic valvular leaflets fuse during development resulting in a valve that is bicuspid instead of the normal tricuspid configuration. BV is associated with increased mechanical stress which predisposes to calcification and development of aortic stenosis which narrows the opening of the aortic valve. Dr Bauer said: "TAVI is used to treat ...
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