Key result
A case series of three patients with unicuspid aortic valves highlights the utility of 2D and 3D echocardiographic imaging for evaluating this rare valvular lesion.
Why the study?
Unicuspid aortic valve is a very rare valvular lesion with variable physical manifestations and associated cardiovascular abnormalities.
Case Report (n=3)
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Highlights the utility of 2D and 3D echocardiography in evaluating the rare unicuspid aortic valve.
May aid diagnosis of rare unicuspid aortic valve; leaves open validation in larger cohorts.
A unicuspid aortic valve is a very rare valvular lesion. Its physical manifestations vary and are associated with other cardiovascular abnormalities such as aortic stenosis/insufficiency and aortopathy. Echocardiography remains the modality of choice, with computerized tomography or cardiac magnetic resonance used as adjunctive imaging. Herein, we present a case series of three patients with unicuspid aortic valves treated at our institution, with a focus on 2D and 3D echocardiographic imaging.
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Suraci et al. (2020) conducted a case report in Unicuspid aortic valve (n=3). 2D and 3D echocardiographic imaging was evaluated. A case series of three patients with unicuspid aortic valves highlights the utility of 2D and 3D echocardiographic imaging for evaluating this rare valvular lesion.
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