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Aortic dilation in bicuspid aortic valve disease: flow pattern is a major contributor and differs with valve fusion type.
Malenka M Bissell
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Aaron T Hess ,
Luca Biasiolli ,
Steffan J Glaze ,
Margaret Loudon ,
Alex Pitcher ,
Anne Davis ,
Bernard Prendergast ,
Michael Markl ,
Alex J Barker ,
Stefan Neubauer ,
Saul G Myerson
Jul 2013
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Abstract
Ascending aortic dilation is important in bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) disease, with increased risk of aortic dissection. We used cardiovascular MR to understand the pathophysiology better by examining the links between 3-dimensional flow abnormalities, aortic function, and aortic dilation.