Accession Number:
ADA532339
Title:
Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Descriptive Note:
Journal article
Corporate Author:
UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIV OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES BETHESDA MD
Personal Author(s):
Report Date:
2006-08-01
Pagination or Media Count:
4.0
Abstract:
Bicuspid aortic valve is a common congenital heart defect, often diagnosed incidentally or as a consequence of an associated condition. Patients with this anomaly are at increased risk for a variety of cardiovascular complications and require surveillance for associated valvular and aortic diseases. While echocardiogram is typically the initial diagnostic modality, MRI can be a valuable adjunct for more comprehensive examination of both the aorta and aortic valve.
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Subject Categories:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Medicine and Medical Research