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Normally functioning quadricuspid aortic valve mistaken for bicuspid valve in a septuagenarian.
- Source :
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Echocardiography . Feb2021, Vol. 38 Issue 2, p365-367. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- A 70‐year‐old male underwent transthoracic (TTE) and transesophageal (TEE) echocardiography for a stroke. A bicuspid aortic valve was suspected by TTE, but TEE revealed a normally functioning quadricuspid aortic valve. A quadricuspid aortic valve may be more common than generally thought, as it may not be readily diagnosed by TTE, and may remain functionally normal. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 07422822
- Volume :
- 38
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Echocardiography
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 149017258
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/echo.14927