Genetic Insights into Bicuspid Aortic Valve Formation

Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is the most common congenital heart defect, affecting 1-2% of the population. It is generally diagnosed late in adulthood when deterioration of the abnormal leaflet becomes clinically evident. BAV patients have an increased risk of developing serious complications, includ...

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Main Authors: Brigitte Laforest, Mona Nemer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:Cardiology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/180297
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