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Bicuspid aortic valve
Normal aortic valve has three leaflets. Bicuspid aortic valve developmental abnormality that has two leaflets instead of three. Looks like fish mouth. Prone to disease over time does create murmur frequently. Calcium deposits on valve can cause aortic stenosis limited excursion restricts flow. Can be higher risk for infection.
Dr. Kenneth Smith reviewed this
34 year experience in Internal Medicine
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How serious is a bicuspid aortic valve?
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Can people with bicuspid aortic valve live long?
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I have a bicuspid aortic valve, what do I do next?
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How fast do things get bad in children with a bicuspid aortic valve?
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Hello, I was diagnosed with bicuspid aortic valve - should I be worried?
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Is exercise bad for a bicuspid aortic valve patient?
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Can you tell me about surgery for bicuspid aortic valve disease?
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What would happen if a person with a mild bicuspid aortic valve did cocaine?
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My 3-year-old brother has a bicuspid aortic valve. Is this something serious?
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Is it true that high intensity exercise bad for a bicuspid aortic valve patient?
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Can you tell me why I am restricted from donating plasma because of a bicuspid aortic valve?
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A 30-year old female asked:
My 3 month old has been told they may have a unicuspid or bicuspid aortic valve but cardio isn't sure yet. if it is none of them what can it be?
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A 39-year old female asked:
I have bicuspid aortic valve with mild stenosis i'm 39 i've been told i need to have a op how long do u think i will need the valve replament size 4.1?
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Is it possible for a bicuspid aortic valve to cause seizures?
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Is there a reason why I am restricted from donating plasma because of a bicuspid aortic valve?
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A 22-year old male asked:
I have a severe bicuspid aortic valve regurgitation I am 22 years of age I have symptoms how will i know if im about to die?
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A 29-year old male asked:
I've been told my bicuspid aortic valve functions well and closes tightly yet they also said I have a small leak, does this contradict each other.
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A 40-year old female asked:
With a bicuspid aortic valve is it normal to feel your heart have a spasam then feel like it stops for a couple seconds then start beating like normal?
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A 27-year old female asked about a male:
My 4 year old has bicuspid aortic valve. I think he also has adhd. What are his options as far as medications go?
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I am 74 old, 73 in. Tall, 4.8cm ascending aortic aneurysm, with bicuspid aortic valve, when should it be repaired?
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A 29-year old male asked:
Is it possible to tell by echo if a bicuspid aortic valve has been acquired or is congenital and if you have leakage was. It present from the start?
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29yo male I have a bicuspid aortic valve with minor to mild concentric aortic regurgitation how concerned should I be for problem in the near future?
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A 34-year old male asked:
I recently had my review for a Bicuspid aortic valve but in a letter I received it mentioned Peak velocity of 1.9 ms it also mentioned a mildly aortic stenosis was just wondering how bad or different is 1.9 ms compared to a normal peak velocity. ?
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A 39-year old female asked:
Can i drink wine still I have a bicuspid aortic valve they say its mild I have check ups every 12 months ?
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A 25-year old male asked:
I have a bicuspid aortic valve with no complications or other cardiovascular issues. Could an aortic dissection occur spontaneously?
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I have bicuspid aortic valve with 46mm dilated root. My cardiologist said he wants to see me every 2yrs. I'm anxious that this is a long time! is it?
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