Key result
Regular and intense exercise in athletes with a bicuspid aortic valve may accelerate early valve deterioration and complications, warranting individualized eligibility and regular follow-up.
Population
Young population and athletes with bicuspid aortic valve (BAV)
Design
Review
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Supports individualized eligibility assessments and follow-up in bicuspid aortic valve athletes; leaves open prospective validation of exercise risks.
Athletes with bicuspid aortic valve require individualized assessment for sports participation and regular echocardiographic follow-up, as intense exercise may accelerate valve deterioration.
Mozzi et al. (2008) conducted a review in Bicuspid aortic valve. Sport activity and exercise was evaluated. Regular and intense exercise in athletes with a bicuspid aortic valve may accelerate early valve deterioration and complications, warranting individualized eligibility and regular follow-up.
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