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Quadricuspid aortic valve with severe aortic regurgitation
Ravi R Kasliwal1, Sunita Chugh, Simmi Manocha
1Department of Cardiology, Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi, USA. rrkasliwal@hotmail.com
Indian Heart Journal
|November 8, 2008
Summary
Quadricuspid aortic valve, a rare congenital heart defect, often causes aortic regurgitation. Early diagnosis is crucial due to its association with coronary abnormalities, preventing surgical complications.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Congenital Heart Diseases
- Echocardiography
Background:
- Quadricuspid aortic valve is a rare congenital anomaly.
- It typically presents with aortic regurgitation.
- Crucially, it is associated with coronary abnormalities, posing risks for surgical procedures if not identified pre-operatively.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of quadricuspid aortic valve.
- To highlight the importance of pre-operative diagnosis.
- To emphasize the association with coronary abnormalities.
Main Methods:
- Case report.
- Incidental detection during routine pre-operative transesophageal echocardiography.
Main Results:
- A case of quadricuspid aortic valve was incidentally detected.
- The diagnostic method was transesophageal echocardiography.
Conclusions:
- Quadricuspid aortic valve requires careful pre-operative evaluation.
- Association with coronary anomalies necessitates vigilance to prevent surgical catastrophe.
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