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Quadricuspid aortic valve typically presents as AR requiring AVR during the fifth or sixth decade.
Quadricuspid aortic valve is a rare congenital defect that typically presents as aortic regurgitation requiring surgical intervention in the 5th or 6th decade of life.
Adds to sparse literature on quadricuspid aortic valve; leaves open questions on screening and intervention thresholds.
Quadricuspid aortic valve, a rare congenital cardiac defect, manifests most commonly as aortic regurgitation. Clinical presentation mainly depends on the functional status of the aortic valve, myocardium and associated cardiovascular abnormalities. Aortic valve replacement or repair is usually warranted in the 5th or 6th decade.
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Piracha et al. (2021) studied this question. Quadricuspid aortic valve most commonly manifests as aortic regurgitation and typically requires aortic valve replacement or repair during the fifth or sixth decade of life.
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