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bicuspid aortic valve |
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bicuspid aortic valve Cardiology A congenital heart defect in which the aortic annulus has 2 instead of 3 semilunar valves, seen in 3% of the population; ♂:♀, 4:1; 20% of those with a BAV have other cardiovascular
disease–eg, PDA or aortic coarctation; the valve is subjected to abnormal hemodynamic stress, leading to leaflet thickening, calcification and aortic stenosis. See Aortic stenosis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A cardiologist at UCLA Medical Center, co-director of the heart failure program, said given Schwarzenegger's age, the most likely cause of his problem is a bicuspid aortic valve. |
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