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Quadricuspid Aortic Valve: An Incidental Finding in an Elderly Man
Nazima Khatun1, Aboud Kaliounji1, Sami S Alkoutami2
1Internal Medicine, State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, USA.
Cureus
|June 27, 2023
Summary
This case report details a rare quadricuspid aortic valve (QAV) found incidentally in an elderly patient. The discovery occurred during a transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) for unrelated symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Echocardiography
Background:
- Quadricuspid aortic valve (QAV) is an exceptionally rare congenital heart anomaly.
- Incidental findings of rare cardiac conditions can occur in routine diagnostic imaging.
Observation:
- A 73-year-old male presented with palpitations, leading to diagnostic workup.
- Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) was performed to investigate cardiac function.
Findings:
- The TTE revealed an incidental finding of a type A quadricuspid aortic valve (QAV).
- The QAV exhibited four equal cusps and was associated with mild aortic regurgitation.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of thorough echocardiographic assessment, even in elderly patients.
- Awareness of rare QAV variants is crucial for accurate cardiac diagnosis and management.
Keywords:
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