Key result
A review of the natural history of the bicuspid aortic valve indicates that contrary to benign assumptions, the majority of patients will die or require surgical intervention by age 70.
Population
Patients with bicuspid aortic valve
Design
Review
Authors
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Bicuspid aortic valve may warrant closer surveillance than assumed; leaves optimal intervention timing open for prospective study.
This review highlights that bicuspid aortic valve is not a benign lesion, as most patients develop serious complications requiring surgery by age 70.
Chris Ward (2000) conducted a review in Bicuspid aortic valve. A review of the natural history of the bicuspid aortic valve indicates that contrary to benign assumptions, the majority of patients will die or require surgical intervention by age 70.
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