Bicuspid aortic valve masquerading as unicuspid aortic valve: A case of markedly compensated congestive heart failure in a young patient.
Bicuspid aortic valve is a relatively common cause of congestive heart failure in young patients. In a young population, symptoms mnay not correlate with the severity of disease. We report a case of bicuspid aortic valve presenting with clinical features of unicuspid aortic valve, and mild symptoms despite severe hemodynamic compromise.
Borer
Steven
S
Internal Medicine Resident, PGY 3, University of Connecticut Medical Center, Farmington, USA.
Soucier
Richard
R
D000328:Adult; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000209:etiology*; D006439:Hemodynamics / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000002:abnormalities*