Aortic Bicuspid Valve
Cardiovascular Disorder
what it is?
-A bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is most commonly a congenital condition of the aortic valve where two of the aortic valvular leaflets fuse during development resulting in a valvethat is bicuspid instead of the normal tricuspid configuration.
who it affects...
-actual cause of bicuspid aortic valve disease is not completely clear.
-the two-leaflet valve develops in the early stages of pregnancy, and the defect is present at birth.
- about 2% of the population has BAVD, and it is twice as common in males as in females.
Symptoms...
-chest pains
-difficulty breathing
-pale skin
-loss of consciousness (fainting)
-rapid or irregular heartbeat
-baby or child tires easily
Treatments
-surgery is a option
-it can also be controlled by Lisinopril which a blood pressure medicine that can help slow down the back flow into the heart
-it can also help to have a healthy lifestyle