Implications of Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease and Aortic Stenosis/Insufficiency as Risk Factors for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

Implications of Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease and Aortic Stenosis/Insufficiency as Risk Factors for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

Bicuspid Aortic Valves (BAV) are associated with an increased incidence of thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA). TAA are a common aortic pathology characterized by enlargement of the aortic root and/or ascending aorta, and may become life threatening when left untreated. Typically occurring as the sole p...

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Main Authors: Habib Jabagi, Dov Levine, Lara Gharibeh, Chiara Camillo, Estibaliz Castillero, Giovanni Ferrari, Hiroo Takayama, Juan B. Grau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IMR Press 2023-06-01
Series:Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine
Subjects:
bicuspid aortic valve
aortopathy
thoracic aortic aneurysm
aortic stenosis/regurgitation
Online Access:https://www.imrpress.com/journal/RCM/24/6/10.31083/j.rcm2406178

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