Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
A congenital heart defect in which the aortic valve has two leaflets instead of the normal three. Present in roughly 1-2% of the population, it can lead to aortic stenosis, regurgitation, or aortic aneurysm over time.
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What is bicuspid aortic valve?
A congenital heart defect in which the aortic valve has two leaflets instead of the normal three. Present in roughly 1-2% of the population, it can lead to aortic stenosis, regurgitation, or aortic aneurysm over time.
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