Key result
Three-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography provided better visualization of leaflet morphology compared with 2D-TTE, leading to reclassification of bicuspid aortic valve in 34.4% of children.
Why the study?
Does 3D-TTE improve the classification and visualization of congenital bicuspid aortic valve in children compared to 2D-TTE?
Observational (n=72)
Does 3D-TTE improve the classification and visualization of congenital bicuspid aortic valve in children compared to 2D-TTE?
3D-TTE is highly feasible and provides superior visualization and classification of congenital bicuspid aortic valves in children compared to standard 2D-TTE.
3D-TTE may refine pediatric BAV classification; leaves open whether reclassification alters management or outcomes.
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Blaye-Felice et al. (2012) conducted an observational in Congenital bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) (n=72). Three-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography (3D-TTE) vs. Two-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography (2D-TTE) was evaluated on Reclassification of BAV morphology (95% CI 22.9-47.3). Three-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography provided better visualization of leaflet morphology compared with 2D-TTE, leading to reclassification of bicuspid aortic valve in 34.4% of children.
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