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Bicuspid Aortic Valve and Aortic Dissection

  • Writer: Shaun Nicosia
    Shaun Nicosia
  • Feb 28, 2024
  • 1 min read

Aortic complications in patients with bicuspid aortic valve are more frequent than in the general population, accounting for up to 15% of aortic dissections. Aortic size is a strong predictor of rupture, aortic dissection, and mortality.


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