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Two cases of quadricuspid aortic valve
Sibel Turhan1, Cansin Tulunay, Tamer Sayin
1Ankara University School of Medicine, Department of Cardiology, Ankara, Turkey. sblturhan@yahoo.com
Summary
Quadricuspid aortic valve, a rare congenital heart defect, is increasingly diagnosed before surgery thanks to advanced echocardiography. This report presents two cases of this uncommon aortic valve malformation.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Quadricuspid aortic valve is a rare congenital malformation.
- Typically diagnosed incidentally during autopsy or aortic valve replacement surgery.
Observation:
- Recent advancements in echocardiography, particularly transesophageal echocardiography, have improved pre-surgical diagnosis.
- Two distinct cases of quadricuspid aortic valve are presented in this report.
Findings:
- The study highlights the diagnostic utility of advanced echocardiographic techniques.
- Illustrates the clinical presentation and diagnostic challenges of quadricuspid aortic valve.
Implications:
- Increased pre-operative diagnosis of quadricuspid aortic valve allows for better surgical planning.
- Contributes to the understanding of rare congenital aortic valve anomalies and their detection.