Global InformationQuadricuspid aortic valve information
| Quadricuspid aortic valve | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiology |
| Diagnostic method | Transthoracic echocardiogram, short-axis ultrasound |
| Treatment | Aortic valve replacement |
A quadricuspid aortic valve (QAV) is a rare congenital heart defect characterized by the presence of four cusps, instead of the usual three found normally in the aortic valve.[1] It is a defect that occurs during embryological development of the aortic trunk during gestation.[2] There is an increased risk of developing post-natal aortic regurgitations and other heart-related diseases; therefore patients with the condition should be carefully monitored.[3]
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- ^ Tutarel, O. (2004). The quadricuspid aortic valve: a comprehensive review. The Journal of Heart Valve Disease, 13(4), 534-537.
- ^ Zhu, J., Zhang, J., Wu, S., Zhang, Y., Ding, F., & Mei, J. (2013). Congenital quadricuspid aortic valve associated with aortic insufficiency and mitral regurgitation. Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 8(1), 87.