Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of bicuspid aortic
valves (BAVs) and thoracic ascending aortic aneurysms (TAAs) in a retrospective cohort of …

Objective: Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is a common congenital heart defect affecting half to
2% of the population. A generalized connective tissue disorder also involving the …

Objective To determine the prevalence and outcomes of intracranial aneurysm (IA) in
patients with bicuspid aortic valve (BAV). Methods Retrospective review of patients with BAV …

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Background and Purpose—The high prevalence of intracranial aneurysms (IAs) in patients
with a bicuspid aortic valve or coarctation of the aorta suggests a link between IA and aortic …

BACKGROUND: The relationship of aortic valve dysfunction and ascending aortic aneurysm
is unclear in adults with bicuspid aortic valve disease. METHODS: We retrospectively …

The bicuspid aortic valve is the most common congenital cardiac anomaly in developed
nations. The abnormal bicuspid morphology of the aortic valve results in valvular dysfunction …

Context Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV), the most common congenital heart defect, has been
thought to cause frequent and severe aortic complications; however, long-term, population …

level of the tubular portion of the ascending aorta and 20% at the level of the sinuses [ie,
root]). Indeed, other studies have demonstrated that a bicuspid aortic valve is associated …

The bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) affects 1–2% of the population and may be associated with
important valvular disease and an increased risk of aortic root and/or ascending aortic …