Predictors of bicuspid aortic valve–associated aortopathy in childhood: a report from the MIBAVA consortium
M Grattan, A Prince, RK Rumman… - Circulation …, 2020 - Am Heart Assoc
Background: Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is the most prevalent congenital heart defect
affecting 1% to 2% of the population. It is associated with ascending aorta dilatation. Valve …
affecting 1% to 2% of the population. It is associated with ascending aorta dilatation. Valve …
Implications of asymmetry and valvular morphotype on echocardiographic measurements of the aortic root in bicuspid aortic valve
JC Vis, JF Rodriguez-Palomares, G Teixido-Tura… - Journal of the American …, 2019 - Elsevier
Background Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
have yielded excellent results in aortic root diameter measurement in patients with tricuspid …
have yielded excellent results in aortic root diameter measurement in patients with tricuspid …
Clinical significance of aortic root modification associated with bicuspid aortic valve in Marfan syndrome: an observational cohort study
O Milleron, J Ropers, F Arnoult, C Bouleti… - Circulation …, 2019 - Am Heart Assoc
Background: Both bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) and Marfan syndrome have been associated
with aortic dissection risk, but it is unknown whether the presence of BAV is associated with …
with aortic dissection risk, but it is unknown whether the presence of BAV is associated with …
[HTML][HTML] Diagnostic accuracy study of routine echocardiography for bicuspid aortic valve: a retrospective study and meta-analysis
M Hillebrand, D Koschyk, P Ter Hark… - Cardiovascular …, 2017 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is the standard procedure to distinguish
tricuspid aortic valve (TAV) from bicuspid aortic valve (BAV). Published studies assessed the …
tricuspid aortic valve (TAV) from bicuspid aortic valve (BAV). Published studies assessed the …
Transthoracic echocardiography versus computed tomography for ascending aortic measurements in patients with bicuspid aortic valve
JY Park, TA Foley, CR Bonnichsen, MJ Maurer… - Journal of the American …, 2017 - Elsevier
Background Ascending aorta dilatation is common in bicuspid aortic valve (BAV). The aim of
this study was to investigate agreement of transthoracic echocardiographic (TTE) …
this study was to investigate agreement of transthoracic echocardiographic (TTE) …
Aortic measurements in patients with aortopathy are larger and more reproducible by cardiac magnetic resonance compared with echocardiography
Accurate and reproducible aortic measurements are essential in aortopathy patients.
Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is commonly used but has several limitations …
Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is commonly used but has several limitations …
[HTML][HTML] 2D cine vs. 3D self-navigated free-breathing high-resolution whole heart cardiovascular magnetic resonance for aortic root measurements in congenital heart …
C Nussbaumer, J Bouchardy, C Blanche… - Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) is considered the method of choice
for evaluation of aortic root dilatation in congenital heart disease. Usually, a cross-sectional …
for evaluation of aortic root dilatation in congenital heart disease. Usually, a cross-sectional …
[HTML][HTML] Multimodality imaging assessment of bicuspid aortic valve disease, thoracic aortic ectasia, and thoracic aortic aneurysmal disease
P Mani, R Reyaldeen, B Xu - Cardiovascular Diagnosis and …, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Acute aortic syndromes have extremely high mortality rates and those with aortic dilation are
at increased risk for these often catastrophic events. Serial monitoring of patients with aortic …
at increased risk for these often catastrophic events. Serial monitoring of patients with aortic …
Eccentric enlargement of the aortic sinuses in pediatric and adult patients with bicuspid aortic valves: a cardiac MRI study
HA Stefek, KH Lin, CK Rigsby, HI Michelena… - Pediatric …, 2020 - Springer
Aortic root size and cusp fusion pattern have been related to disease outcomes in bicuspid
aortic valve (BAV). This study seeks to characterize symmetry of the aortic sinuses in adult …
aortic valve (BAV). This study seeks to characterize symmetry of the aortic sinuses in adult …
The unmet needs for aortic diameter determination in patients with aortopathies
E Tenisch, T Rutz - International Journal of …, 2023 - internationaljournalofcardiology.com
Historical, 2D transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) was used for evaluation of the proximal
aorta. Although widely available, very cost-effective and without risk, TTE is limited by …
aorta. Although widely available, very cost-effective and without risk, TTE is limited by …