BICUSPID AORTIC VALVE - SYMPTOMS, COMPLICATIONS AND TREATMENT - GENERAL CLINIC

What Causes a Bicuspid Aortic Valve and How to Treat It



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The biscuspid aortic valve is a congenital heart disease, which arises when the aortic valve presents 2 leaflets, instead of 3, as it should, a situation that is relatively common, since it is present in about 1 to 2% of the population. The bicuspid aortic valve may not cause symptoms or any type of change, however, in some people it may develop with complications over time, such as aortic stenosis, aortic insufficiency, aneurysm or infective endocarditis, which can lead to dizziness, palpitations or lack of air, for example