Publications by authors named "Florence Desroches"
Pediatr Cardiol
December 2020
Article Synopsis
- Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is a common congenital heart defect with genetic links, leading to recommendations for echocardiographic screening of first-degree relatives (FDR) of affected patients.
- A study conducted at Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Laval from 2015 to 2018 assessed the screening effectiveness in 713 FDR, revealing that 6.6% had BAV and 5.4% had aortic valve dysfunction, with rare instances of ascending aorta dilatation.
- Although the prevalence of BAV in FDR aligns with adult studies supporting current screening guidelines, challenges remain in fully implementing these recommendations in pediatric care, including gaps in screening completion and differences in healthcare practices.
