Stenosed bicuspid aortic valves in twins.
Hereditary factors may have a part to play in the development of bicuspid aortic valve. This report concerns a pair of identical twins, probably monozygotic, who required aortic valve replacement as a result of aortic stenosis occurring in bicuspid aortic valves. This supports the contention that there may be a genetic influence in the development of bicuspid aortic valve, though environmental factors may be of greater importance.
D001021:Aortic Valve / Q000002:abnormalities*; D001024:Aortic Valve Stenosis / Q000235:genetics*; D004200:Diseases in Twins; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014430:Twins, Monozygotic