Most of the time, there are three cusps in the aortic valve, but some people are born with two cusps instead of three. This is called a bicuspid aortic valve, and it can sometimes cause problems ...

A normal aortic valve has three flaps, or cusps, which fit snugly together. Some people are born with an aortic valve that has one, two, or even four cusps. Your heart can function just fine this ...

Aortic valve stenosis (AVS) can result from heart abnormalities that may be hereditary, but it commonly develops in older adults due to scarring and calcium buildup in the valve cusps.

A bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) means the aortic valve has two — not three — cusps. It is a congenital heart condition, meaning it is present from birth. Read on.

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is now an established treatment option for elderly patients with severe ...

The following report presents 3 cases of intravascular hemolysis that followed aortic-valve replacement with cusps composed of Dacron cloth impregnated with silicone rubber. 8,9 Hematologic data ...

When the aortic valve won’t open all the way because it has narrowed or the cusps have calcified, your heart has to work harder to pump enough blood out of the left ventricle and into your aorta. This ...

A certain percentage of the energy by the LV is used during opening of the aortic cusps. In healthy individuals with a normal valve, minimal energy is required to open the pliable cusps and hold ...

There is currently no way to stop calcification of the aortic valve. If all else fails, the valve must be replaced. To better ...

If you're born with a two-leaflet aortic valve, you will need to make heart-healthy choices and work with your healthcare team to minimize complications and respond promptly if symptoms develop.

"But if you have a bicuspid aortic valve, you only have two cusps." The "Predator" star explained he underwent open heart surgery in 1997 to have his heart valves replaced.

The aortic valve area can be calculated and measured by planimetry. Detection of sclerodegenerative changes of the aortic cusps in an older asymptomatic individual may be associated with normal ...