Abstract This International Consensus Classification and Nomenclature for the congenital
bicuspid aortic valve condition recognizes 3 types of bicuspid valves: 1. The fused type (right …

Abstract Aim The “2022 ACC/AHA Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Aortic
Disease” provides recommendations to guide clinicians in the diagnosis, genetic evaluation …

Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is an increasingly recognized condition that is often
diagnosed incidentally. This review discusses ten of the most relevant epidemiological and …

Importance The natural history of ascending aortic aneurysm (AsAA) is currently not well
characterized. Objective To summarize and analyze existing literature on the natural history …

Abstract Aim The “2022 ACC/AHA Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Aortic
Disease” provides recommendations to guide clinicians in the diagnosis, genetic evaluation …

Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is the most common congenital cardiac abnormality. BAV aortic
dilatation is associated with an increased risk of adverse aortic events and represents a …

A bicuspid aortic valve is not only a common congenital heart defect but also an enigmatic
condition that can cause a large spectrum of diseases, such as aortic valve stenosis and …

Objectives: Outline the etiology of thoracic aortic aneurysms. Summarize the evaluation
findings in a patient with a thoracic aortic aneurysm. Review the management options …

Introduction Conventional aortic root and valve-sparing root replacement surgery are two
current surgical treatments for aortic dilatation syndromes. This review article aims to review …

2 Kong et al Imaging for TAVR in BAV calcifications of the valve may challenge the
diagnosis. Compared with CT, echocardiography has a lower accuracy to detect BAV. 10 …