Abstract
Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is associated with aortic root dilation and dissection in adults, but the age and conditions when dilation begins are unknown. Using echocardiographic data, we compared the aortic root dimensions and valve hemodynamics of 76 children with BAV with valves derived from 41 normal children. The children with BAV had significantly larger aortic roots (p <0.001) regardless of the presence of aortic stenosis or regurgitation.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aorta / diagnostic imaging
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Aorta / pathology*
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Aortic Valve / abnormalities*
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Aortic Valve Insufficiency / complications
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Aortic Valve Insufficiency / diagnostic imaging
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Aortic Valve Insufficiency / physiopathology
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Aortic Valve Stenosis / complications
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Aortic Valve Stenosis / diagnostic imaging
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Aortic Valve Stenosis / physiopathology
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Blood Flow Velocity
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Dilatation, Pathologic
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Echocardiography, Doppler
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male