Which of these statements regarding bicuspid aoic valves (BAV) is FALSE?
Option A: correct as BAVs are one of the most common congenital cardiac abnormalities Option B: Aoic valve has high pressure gradient & patient with BAV need aoic valve intervention at an early age then those with Tricuspid valves. Option C: BAV will have | Risk of rupture of dissection. Option D: Correct Turner syndrome associated with both Bicuspid aoic valve & coarctation of aoa, so 'd' is also true.
BAVs are one of the most common congenital cardiac abnormalities with a prevalence in the general population of up to 2%
Patients with BAV often need aoic valve intervention at an early age than those with tricuspid aoic valves
BAVs are associated with aoic dilatation and aneurysm formation but there is no increased risk of rupture or dissection
They are commonly associated with Coarctation of the aoa (up to 50%)
Valvular hea diseases