Congenitally Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease in 22-Year-Old

Author: Elisa Zaragoza-Macias, MD
Institution: University of Washington
Date Reviewed: November 2013
Learning Domain: Adult Cardiac Surgery
Learning Objective: Evaluation of and surgical decision making associated with congenitally bicuspid aortic valve disease in 22 y/o
PowerPoint File: File Congenitally_Bicuspid_AVR_in_22yo.pptx

 

Discussion Points

22 year old with Congenital Bicuspid Aortic Valve

  • Timing of Surgery
  • Patient reliability / Pregnancy
  • Valve Choice
  • Role of Ross Procedure
  • Deal with Anomalous Right Coronary Artery
  • Deal with Ascending Aorta
    • AVR
    • Bentall
    • Ross

 

Learning Points

  • Gender and social implications of valve replacement
  • Need for consistent follow up to monitor progression of disease
  • Certain # of congenitally bicuspid valves will have root disease
  • In young adults other congenital anomalies can be present