Abstract

JUNCO-VICENTE, Alejandro et al. Bicuspid aortic valve: what should I know? Updated review of its clinical and pathophysiological aspects. Arch. Cardiol. Méx. [online]. 2020, vol.90, n.4, pp.520-528.  Epub Feb 10, 2021. ISSN 1665-1731.  https://doi.org/10.24875/acm.20000198.

The most common congenital heart disease in the general population is the bicuspid aortic valve. Far from being just a harmless valve malformation, it is a complex and heterogeneous disease. It is often identified as an incidental finding in healthy people. However, in a high percentage of patients it leads throughout their life towards valvular (stenosis, insufficiency, endocarditis) or aortic (dilatation or dissection) complications. Frequently, manifestations occur at an early age, being responsible for high morbidity and mortality. Even though in recent years intense research has been carried out in this field, the pathophysiogenesis of the disease is not fully known and many questions remain open. In this article, we review the most innovative and relevant clinical and pathophysiological aspects of this congenital heart disease.

Keywords : Bicuspid aortic valve; Bicuspid aortopathy; Congenital heart disease.