A Quadricuspid Aortic Valve as Seen by Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
We report a case of a 35-year-old active duty male with a rare quadricuspid aortic valve identified via transthoracic echocardiography following the detection of an incidental grade I/VI diastolic murmur. Further characterization of the anatomical findings and aortic valve flow dynamics were evaluated with cardiac magnetic resonance imaging. Accurate assessment of the various valve morphologies is essential, as it guides surgical treatment options to correct the defect. Our case highlights the complimentary role of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in defining the anatomy and functional consequences of a quadricuspid aortic valve.
Department of Radiology, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, 8901 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20889.
James
J
Jones
Department of Radiology, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, 8901 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20889.
Robert
R
Liotta
Department of Radiology, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, 8901 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20889.
Maureen
M
Hood
Department of Cardiology, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, 8901 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20889.
Alexander
A
Bustamante
D000328:Adult; D001021:Aortic Valve / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D006337:Heart Murmurs / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male