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Bicuspid aortic valve affects ~1% of people and is linked to progressive valve and aortic complications.
Bicuspid aortic valve is a complex congenital and genetic disorder involving both the valve and the ascending aorta, necessitating lifelong surveillance for valvular dysfunction and aortopathy, as well as screening of first-degree relatives.
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BAV complications warrant clinical vigilance in aortic disease; leaves open optimal familial screening strategies pending prospective validation.
Thiene et al. (2024) conducted a review in Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV). Bicuspid aortic valve was evaluated. Bicuspid aortic valve is the most frequent congenital heart disease (incidence ~1%) and is associated with progressive complications including valve dysfunction, aortopathy, and aortic dissection.
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