Incidental Diagnosis of the Unicuspid Aortic Valve with Ascending Aortic Aneurysm in an Asymptomatic Adult
Journal of Cardiovascular Ultrasound
; : 102-104, 2011.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
The unicuspid aortic valve is an extremely rare congenital anomaly. It usually presents with aortic stenosis and/or aortic regurgitation. Other cardiovascular complications, such as aortic dilatation and left ventricular hypertrophy can accompany it. Herein, we present a case report of a 50-year-old asymptomatic male patient with unicuspid aortic valve, complicated by ascending aortic aneurysm.
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Main subject:
Aortic Aneurysm
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Aortic Valve
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Aortic Valve Insufficiency
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Aortic Valve Stenosis
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Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular
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Dilatation
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Cardiovascular Ultrasound
Year:
2011
Document type:
Article