AI Article Synopsis
- Quadricuspid aortic valve is a rare congenital defect of the aortic valve, often found unexpectedly during autopsies or valve replacements.
- Advances in echocardiography, particularly transesophageal techniques, have improved the ability to diagnose this condition before surgical intervention.
- The text presents two specific cases of individuals with a quadricuspid aortic valve.
Article Abstract
Quadricuspid aortic valve is a rare congenital malformation of the aortic valve. Most cases are discovered incidentally at autopsy or at aortic valve replacement. Recent advances in echocardiography epecially transesophageal echocardiography led to diagnosis of more cases before surgery. Two cases of quadricuspid aortic valve are presented.
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