Factors Related to the Need for Surgery after the Diagnosis of Bicuspid Aortic Valve: One Center´s Experience under a Conservative Approach

Factors Related to the Need for Surgery after the Diagnosis of Bicuspid Aortic Valve: One Center´s Experience under a Conservative Approach

<p><b>Background and Aim</b>: Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) increases the risk of aortic valve dysfunction and ascending aorta aneurysm and, consequently, the need for aortic valve replacement and/or aortic repair. However, there is no universal consensus about the surgical criteria...

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Main Author: Josep M. Alegret, Carme Ligero, Josep M. Vernis, Ra&#250;l Beltr&#225;n-Deb&#243;n, Gerard Aragon&#233;s, Ignasi Duran, Oscar Palaz&#243;n, Andr&#233;s Hern&#225;ndez-Aparicio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ivyspring International Publisher 2013-01-01
Series:International Journal of Medical Sciences
Online Access:http://www.medsci.org/v10p0176.htm

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