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21 Yo Male With Recent Diagnosis Of Bicupsid Aortic Valve Surgery Needed
Question: 21 yo male with recent diagnosis of bicupsid aortic valve.
I am asymptomatic. I only had the echo done because my mom fell ill with a severe infection in her heart that caused an abcess and aneuryism and stroke. it wasnt until they were replacing the valve they discovered she had a bicupsid valve. i am only 21 and worried sick. they said there was no complications on the echo. im just wondering what are the odds it will require intervention in my life. Could i go my whole life without needing surgery? also what are the odds it is a false diagnosis? i had tachycardia as a young child and underwent multiple tests and echos and was never diagnosed. im jusy worried sick. i have a wife and two kids and work as a paramedic.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi
Bicuspid aortic valve is the most common congenital heart condition with approximately 2% of world’s population being affected. It is possible to inherit a bicuspid aortic valve especially in 1st° relatives of the patient.
The only thing which you need to do is to monitor your condition annually by undergoing an echocardiogram. The main purpose is to look for any progression or new development of valve stenosis or regurgitation.
Possibility of whether or not any intervention will be needed in future depends solely on the progression of the condition.
Chances of false diagnosis are less. However if you have any doubts you can go for a repeat echo from some other centre.
Thanks and regards
Kindly refer to the detailed information below
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Bicuspid aortic valve is the most common congenital heart condition with approximately 2% of world’s population being affected. It is possible to inherit a bicuspid aortic valve especially in 1st° relatives of the patient.
The only thing which you need to do is to monitor your condition annually by undergoing an echocardiogram. The main purpose is to look for any progression or new development of valve stenosis or regurgitation.
Possibility of whether or not any intervention will be needed in future depends solely on the progression of the condition.
Chances of false diagnosis are less. However if you have any doubts you can go for a repeat echo from some other centre.
Thanks and regards
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