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Familial thoracic aortic dilation and bicommissural aortic valve: A prospective analysis of natural history and inheritance
3 Aug 2007
Abstract excerpt
The autosomal dominant inheritance of bicommissural aortic valve (BAV) (Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man #109730) in some families is well-documented; however, the inheritance of BAV with thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is less clear. Whether the aneurysm is secondary to hemodynamic perturbation related to the valve abnormality or a primary manifestation of the disorder remains controversial. Guidelines are...
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