What is bicuspid aortic stenosis?
Bicuspid aortic valve with stenosis A bicuspid aortic valve is an aortic valve that has two flaps (cusps) instead of three. It may cause a narrowed or obstructed aortic valve opening (aortic valve stenosis), making it difficult for the heart to pump blood into the body’s main artery (aorta).
Is aortic stenosis the same as bicuspid valve?
Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) and congenital aortic stenosis are two types of heart defects that may be present at birth. They can occur separately or together. In some cases, bicuspid aortic valve causes another condition called aortic valve stenosis.
Is aortic stenosis life threatening?
Aortic stenosis is the abnormal narrowing of the aortic valve, which restricts the flow of blood from the ventricle into the aorta. Aortic stenosis can be a serious and potentially life-threatening condition. Treatment options include procedures or surgery to repair or replace the faulty valve.
How long can you live with bicuspid valve?
The 5-year mean (SD) survival was 97% (1%) in both the bicuspid aortic valve group and in the population estimates. The 10-year survival was similar in both the bicuspid aortic valve group (mean [SD], 96% [1%]) and in the population estimates (mean [SD], 97% [1%]) (Figure 2).
Do all bicuspid aortic valves need surgery?
Approximately 80 percent of people with BAVD eventually require repair or replacement of the aortic valve. For patients with BAVD and regurgitation, our cardiac surgeons repair the aortic valve. Valve replacement is recommended for bicuspid aortic valve with stenosis.
What is the life expectancy of someone with aortic stenosis?
The prognosis of untreated aortic valve stenosis once symptoms have begun is poor, with the average life expectancy of a few years. However surgical treatments can usually halt the natural history of the disease before end stage heart failure has set in.
What are the risk factors of having a bicuspid aortic valve?
Risk factors. Risk factors of aortic valve stenosis include: Older age . Certain heart conditions present at birth (congenital heart disease) such as a bicuspid aortic valve. History of infections that can affect the heart. Having cardiovascular risk factors, such as diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.
What are the signs of aortic stenosis?
Signs and symptoms of aortic stenosis are due to heart failure and include chest pain, shortness of breath, and lightheadedness or fainting.
Does bicuspid aortic valve have a cure?
The patient with known bicuspid aortic valve no longer requires antibiotic prophylaxis for invasive dental or noncardiac surgical procedures.If endocarditis has occurred on a bicuspid aortic valve, antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended.