A bicuspid aortic valve is a congenital heart defect with potentially serious complications. We'll cover how it's diagnosed, treated, managed, and more.

There are three types of bicuspid aortic valves — types 0, 1, and 2. Experts classify these types based on whether the leaflets of the valve have fused to form a ridge. A bicuspid aortic valve ...

ROACH: I was diagnosed with a bicuspid aortic valve at age 54 (I’m now 62). I see a general cardiologist annually for an echocardiogram and an EKG, and have had one transesophageal echocardiogram.

Terminator actor Arnold Schwarzenegger once had Bicuspid Aortic Valve (BAV). Read ahead as our expert share more details about the medical condition. Written by: Vivek Kumar ...

A bicuspid aortic valve is a common cardiovascular condition, affecting about 1% of the general population. Bicuspid aortic valves are more common in men, but also affect women.

About one-third of first-degree relatives of patients with Bicuspid Aortic Valve, the most common congenital heart defect, have larger-than-normal aortas and should get a screening echocardiogram ...

A bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is the most common form of congenital heart disease and is present in about 2% of the population, affecting twice as many males as females. It is an abnormal form of ...

I'm a 50-year-old male with a bicuspid aortic valve. I have an ascending aneurysm that was growing steadily through my mid-40's but has stabilized around 48 mm for the last two-plus years. I ...

Monday morning, another echocardiogram by a first-rate young tech sporting a stylish Diesel wristwatch, reassured everyone that my new bovine valve was holding up nicely. And no pneumonia.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with a bicuspid aortic valve at age 54 (I’m now 62). I see a general cardiologist annually for an echocardiogram and an EKG, and have had one transesophageal ...

A bicuspid aortic valve is a common cardiovascular condition, affecting about 1% of the general population. Bicuspid aortic valves are more common in men, but also affect women.

Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is a congenital heart condition that can progress to severe symptoms and complications over time. There is no cure for BAV, but lifestyle habits that prioritize heart ...