Unicuspid Aortic Stenosis: Case Report

Introduction

Unicuspid aortic valve (UAV) is an uncommon congenital pathology, first described by Edwards in 1958. It is a rare malformation (especially when compared to other aortic valve anomalies), with an estimated incidence of 0.02% of adults undergoing echocardiography and approximately 4% to 5% of patients undergoing surgery for aortic stenosis. Echocardiography is the first-choice method for diagnosis and definition of hemodynamic repercussions. In this study, we report the case of a patient with symptomatic aortic stenosis and describe her diagnosis and therapeutic management.

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