Altered aortic shape in bicuspid aortic valve relatives influences blood flow patterns

Conclusion
BAV relatives expressed altered aortic shape and increased vortex flow despite the absence of valvular disease or aortic dilatation. These data suggest a heritable component of BAV-related aortopathy affecting aortic shape and aberrant blood flow, independent of valve morphology.

Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - October 20, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Schnell, S., Smith, D. A., Barker, A. J., Entezari, P., Honarmand, A. R., Carr, M. L., Malaisrie, S. C., McCarthy, P. M., Collins, J., Carr, J. C., Markl, M. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research