Key result
Right and left coronary cusp fusion was the most prevalent bicuspid aortic valve morphology (69%), and total dilation of the ascending aorta (44.5%) was more frequent in RL cusp fusion.
Why the study?
Bicuspid aortic valve occurs in 2% of the population with three morphological cusp fusion patterns, but its association with ascending aorta morphology needed evaluation.
Cross-Sectional (n=200)
In patients with bicuspid aortic valves, right and left coronary cusp fusion is the most common morphology and is associated with a higher frequency of ascending aorta dilation and abnormal valve function.
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BAV morphology patterns may refine surveillance; leaves open prospective validation of aortopathy links.
Haghaninejad et al. (2020) conducted a cross-sectional in Bicuspid aortic valve (n=200). Bicuspid aortic valve morphology was evaluated on Ascending aorta morphology. Right and left coronary cusp fusion was the most prevalent bicuspid aortic valve morphology (69%), and total dilation of the ascending aorta (44.5%) was more frequent in RL cusp fusion.
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