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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| Language: | English |
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Ivyspring International Publisher
2013-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Medical Sciences |
| Online Access: | http://www.medsci.org/v10p0176.htm |