The incidence of bicuspid
aortic valve is 1-2%, making it the most common congenital cardiovascular
anomaly.
It often occurs in multiple members of the same family, suggesting
autosomal dominance. It has a male predominance and it is associated with
coartation of the aorta.
The most common complication of bicuspid aortic valve is aortic stenosis and severe stenosis is a frequent indication for aortic valve replacement in young patients (<60 years of age).
The features of aortic stenosis associated with
a bicuspid aortic valve are similar to degenerative calcification of tricuspid
aortic valves, although degeneration occurs at a much younger age.
Bicuspid
aortic valves are also at risk of developing aortic regurgitation and at risk
of endocarditis
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