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Bicuspid aortic valve–family screening and indications for intervention
Letter/Communication   Peer reviewed

Bicuspid aortic valve–family screening and indications for intervention

Motaz Baibars, Fahed Darmoch, Amjad Kabach, Zaher Fanari and M. Chadi Alraies
Ochsner Journal, Vol.18(1), pp.9-11
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03/01/2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1043/TOJ-17-0108

Abstract

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All first-degree family members of patients with BAV should be screened for BAV with full echocardiogram. This practice will identify individuals with BAV and risk stratify them for complications related to aortic valve or aortic root dilatation.

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