Bicuspid aortic valve and aortic root disease.
Bicuspid aortic valve and aortic root disease.
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DOI:
10.1007/s11886-011-0175-4
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发表时间:
2011-06-01
影响因子:
3.7
通讯作者:
Evangelista, Artur
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作者:
Evangelista, Artur
Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is the most common form of congenital heart disease, with frequent and premature occurrence of cardiac events, dominated by significant valvular dysfunction. BAV has a high prevalence of aortic wall abnormalities such as ascending aortic dilatation. Because more rapid aortic dilatation can occur, once the ascending aorta reaches 40mm, annual imaging with echocardiography or other imaging techniques is indicated. The most feared complication is aortic dissection. However, the actual incidence of this complication is low (4%). Although limited data exist regarding prophylactic intervention, it is suggested that elective surgical repair of BAV-associated aortic dilatation should be more aggressively recommended. In patients with BAV, the decision to indicate surgical treatment in aortic diameters between 50 and 55mm should be based on patient age, body size, comorbidities, type of surgery, and the presence of additional risk factors.