Bicuspid aortic valve

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Bicuspid Aortic Valve: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment Options
Bicuspid Aortic Valve - Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Surgery
Bicuspid aortic valve
Bicuspid Aortic Valve: Care Instructions
Picture of normal and bicuspid aortic valves
𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐯𝐞 𝐕𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐀𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐯𝐞. ❤️
A normal aortic valve is a tricuspid valve, which means it has three leaflets or cusps. A bicuspid aortic valve, on the other hand, has only two leaflets. This can cause problems with the proper functioning of the valve, such as stenosis or regurgitation.
How Severe Is Your Aortic Stenosis?
People with aortic stenosis can have chest tightness and shortness of breath -- or no symptoms at all. WebMD explains the different ways this type of valve disease can affect your heart.