Incidence of Aortic Complications in Patients With Bicuspid Aortic Valves

Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV), the most common congenital heart defect, has been thought to cause frequent and severe aortic complications; however, long-term, population-based data are lacking.To determine the incidence of aortic complications in patients with BAV in a community cohort and in the general population.In this retrospective cohort study, we conducted comprehensive assessment of aortic complications of patients with BAV living in a...