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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Main Authors: Ramamurthy Senthil, Parks W James, Zaaijer Eline R, van der Velden Petra, Sallee Denver, den Reijer P Martijn, Robbie Trevor Q, Donati Giorgina, Lamphier Carey, Beekman Rudolf P, Brummer Marijn E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-01-01
Series:Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
Online Access:http://www.jcmr-online.com/content/12/1/4