Hemodynamic predictors of aortic dilatation in bicuspid aortic valve by velocity-encoded cardiovascular magnetic resonance
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Congenital Bicuspid Aortic Valve (BAV) is a significant risk factor for serious complications including valve dysfunction, aortic dilatation, dissection, and sudden death. Clinical tools for identification and monitoring of BAV patie...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance |
Online Access: | http://www.jcmr-online.com/content/12/1/4 |