The Association Between Aortic Valve Leaflet Morphology and Patterns of Aortic Dilation in Patients With Bicuspid Aortic Valves

BackgroundDilation of the aorta is a frequent complication in patients with bicuspid aortic valves. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between the subtype of leaflet fusion, right and noncoronary leaflet (R/N) fusion versus right and left leaflet (R/L) fusion, and the patterns of aortic dilation and valve dysfunction in young patients with bicuspid aortic valves.MethodsWe performed a retrospective review of 642 patients who...