The incidence of aortic dissection in patients with bicuspid aortic valve is low, but higher than in the general population, new study results suggested. In a comprehensive assessment of aortic ...

Aim: Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is a common congenital cardiac condition. The presence of BAV in non-elite athletes has been poorly investigated; it is usually asymptomatic until valvular stenosis, ...

London, ON - The largest study to date to follow a population of young adults with bicuspid aortic valves over nine years has found that their survival is similar to the general population of the same ...

Although bicuspid aortic valve (BAV)is the most frequently occurring congenital heart defect, little is known about the long-term prognosis of people with BAV. Now a new study published in JAMA shows ...

If you’re born with a two-leaflet aortic valve, you will need to make heart-healthy choices and work with your healthcare team to reduce complications and respond quickly if symptoms develop. A ...

In patients with bicuspid aortic valve stenosis, transcatheter aortic valve replacement results in “favorable” rates of 30-day mortality and cerebrovascular events regardless of bicuspid valve leaflet ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A strategy of screening first-degree relatives of patients with bicuspid aortic valves was cost-effective and ...

Bicuspid aortic valve disease, where the aortic valve has two leaflets instead of the normal three, is the most common ...

A person with a bicuspid aortic valve can support their heart health by maintaining a nutritious diet, getting enough appropriate exercise, and taking steps to manage their condition. A bicuspid ...

I'm a 50-year-old male with a bicuspid aortic valve. I have an ascending aneurysm that was growing steadily through my mid-40's but has stabilized around 48 mm for the last two-plus years. I ...