Background The potential impact of exercise on valvular function and aortic diameters in
patients with a bicuspid aortic valve remains unclear. Therefore, we assessed the …

Objective Concerns exist about the possible detrimental effects of exercise training on aortic
size and valve function in individuals with bicuspid aortic valve (BAV). This multicentre …

Patients with bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) have an increased risk of aortic dilation and aortic
dissection or rupture. The impact of physical training on the natural course of aortopathy in …

Background. Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is one of the most common congenital heart
disease (0.9%–2%) and is frequently found in the athletes and in the general population …

Central arterial pressure rises to much higher levels during heavy isometric exercise
compared to other forms of exercise. For this reason, patients with bicuspid aortic valves …

The bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is the most common congenital heart defect among adults,
often leading to severe valve dysfunction and aortic complications. Despite its clinical …

Our study was to apply the 2015 American Heart Association/American College of
Cardiology Athletic Participation Guidelines to a group of otherwise healthy school age …

Objective In this study, the impact of regular training on left ventricle morphology in a group
of athletes with bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) was evaluated. Design Longitudinal cohort study …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of a long-term athletic training on the
clinical course of bicuspid aortic valve. A group of 81 athletes (73 M, 8 F, 22.7±5.6 years) …

Valvular heart disease affects 1%–2% of young individuals, many of whom aspire to partake
in competitive sport or high intensity recreational exercise. There are limited reports on the …