Congenitally Bicuspid Aortic Valve in Brothers: Coarctation of the Aorta with a Normally Functioning Aortic Valve in One and No Coarctation But Severe Aortic Stenosis in the Other

Described herein are two brothers, both with a congenitally bicuspid aortic valve-one of which was stenotic and one of which functioned normally-and one with associated aortic isthmic coarctation. Summarized also are previously reported families with more than one member with a congenitally bicuspid...

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Published in:Proceedings - Baylor University. Medical Center 2013-04, Vol.26 (2), p.171-173
Main Authors: Zafar, Saleha, Roberts, William C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aortic coarctation
Aortic valve stenosis
Care and treatment
Case Studies
Diagnosis
Genetic disorders
Health aspects
Heart valve replacement
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Summary:Described herein are two brothers, both with a congenitally bicuspid aortic valve-one of which was stenotic and one of which functioned normally-and one with associated aortic isthmic coarctation. Summarized also are previously reported families with more than one member with a congenitally bicuspid aortic valve.
ISSN:0899-8280
1525-3252
DOI:10.1080/08998280.2013.11928951