1. Bicuspid Aortic Valves

2. Bicuspid Aortic Valve Occurs in 1-2% of population Associated with :
aortic coarctation
patent ductus arteriosis
abnormal proximal coronary vasculature

3. Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Associated with connective tissue problems of aortic root and aorta
Associated with aortic dilation, aneurysm, and dissection
Associated with aortic root dilation

4. Bicuspid Aortic Valve Prone to developing aortic stenosis
Aortic root dilation can cause aortic insufficiency

5. Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Schematic presentation (as viewed from the surgeon’s position with the left coronary sinus on the left side) of the classification system of BAVs with one main and two subcategories, including the number of specimens (percent in parenthesis)
Hans-H. Sievers, MD, and Claudia Schmidtke, MD, MBA. A classification system for the bicuspid aortic valve from 304 surgical specimens. J Thoracic Cardiovasc Surg :

6. Bicuspid Aortic Valve

7. JK 01

8. Bicuspid Aortic Valve

9. RN 01

10. Bicuspid Aortic Valve

11. Age distribution of bicuspid and tricuspid aortic valve stenosis.

12. Age (by decades) versus functional state of 535 congenitally bicuspid aortic valves (data for the 7 normally functioning valves are not shown.) Al=aortic insufficiency (regurgitation); AS=aortic stenosis. (Sabet et al)

13. Aortic Root and Flow
The aortic root anatomy (trileaflet vs bicuspid) and orientation to LV and ascending aorta influences flow dynamics.
MRI data has shown laminar, right helical and left helical flow dynamics.
Abnormal flow dynamics have been shown to increase root pressure and may contribute to dilation.

14. Figure 1. Flow patterns in biscuspid aortic valve disease
Figure 1. Flow patterns in biscuspid aortic valve disease. (A) Normal flow pattern, (B) right-handed helical flow, and (C) left-handed helical flow. The systolic flow angle(Ɵ) is demonstrated in B-the angle between the aortic midline(dashed) and the instantaneous mean flow vector at peak systole (arrow).
Bissell et al
Circ Cardiovasc Imaging July 2013

15. right; RA, right anterior; and RP, right posterior.
Figure 3. Wall shear stress (WSS) at all locations in the ascending aorta, in different bicuspid aortic valve flow patterns. (A) Systolic WSS and (B) through-plane systolic WSS. A indicates anterior; L, left; LA, left anterior; LP, left posterior; P, posterior; R,
right; RA, right anterior; and RP, right posterior.
Bissell et al
Circ Cardiovasc Imaging July 2013

16. 2014 AHA/ACC Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Diagnostic Testing-Initial Diagnosis: Recommendations Class I
1. An initial TTE is indicated in patients with a known bicuspid aortic valve to evaluate valve morphology, to measure the severity of AS and AR, and to assess the shape and diameter of the aortic sinuses and ascending aorta for prediction of clinical outcome and to determine timing of intervention ( ). (Level of Evidence: B)
2. Aortic magnetic resonance angiography or CT angiography is indicated in patients with a bicuspid aortic valve when morphology of the aortic sinuses, sinotubular junction, or ascending aorta cannot be assessed accurately or fully by echocardiography. (Level of Evidence: C)
Nishimura, RA et al.
2014 AHA/ACC Valvular Heart Disease Guideline

17. 2014 AHA/ACC Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Diagnostic Testing- Routine Follow-up: Recommendations Class I
1. Serial evaluation of the size and morphology of the aortic sinuses and ascending aorta by echocardiography, CMR, or CT angiography is recommended in patients with a bicuspid aortic valve and an aortic diameter greater than 4.0 cm, with the examination interval determined by the degree and rate of progression of aortic dilation and by family history. In patients with an aortic diameter greater than 4.5 cm, this evaluation should be performed annually. (Level of Evidence: C)
Nishimura, RA et al.
2014 AHA/ACC Valvular Heart Disease Guideline

18. 2014 AHA/ACC Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Intervention: Recommendations Class I
1. Operative intervention to repair the aortic sinuses or replace the ascending aorta is indicated in patients with a bicuspid aortic valve if the diameter of the aortic sinuses or ascending aorta is greater than 5.5 cm (113, 268, 269). (Level of Evidence: B)
Class IIa
1. Operative intervention to repair the aortic sinuses or replace the ascending aorta is reasonable in patients with bicuspid aortic valves if the diameter of the aortic sinuses or ascending aorta is greater than 5.0 cm and a risk factor for dissection is present (family history of aortic dissection or if the rate of increase in diameter is ≥0.5 cm per year). (Level of Evidence: C)
2. Replacement of the ascending aorta is reasonable in patients with a bicuspid aortic valve who are undergoing aortic valve surgery because of severe AS or AR (Sections and 4.3.3) if the diameter of the ascending aorta is greater than 4.5 cm. (Level of Evidence: C)
Nishimura, RA et al.
2014 AHA/ACC Valvular Heart Disease Guideline

19. Bicuspid Aortic Valve Dilated Root

20. Comparison of Aortic Root Measurements in 83 Patients with Bicuspid Aortic Valve and Matched Control Subjects
Hahn RT, Roman MJ, Mugtader AH, Devereux RB, Association of Aortic Dilation with Regurgitant, Stenotic, and Functionally Normal Bicuspid Aortic Valves. J Am Coll Cardiol, 1992 Feb; 19(2):283-8

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