Flow Dynamics in Children With Bicuspid Aortic Valve: A Blood Speckle Tracking Study

Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is associated with progressive aortic dilation. Although the etiology is complex, altered flow dynamics is thought to play an important role. Blood speckle tracking (BST) allows for visualization and quantification of complex flow, which could be useful in identifying patients at risk of root dilation and could aid in surgical planning. The aims of this study were to assess and quantify flow in the aortic root and left ventricle using BST in children with bicuspid aortic valves.

Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - August 10, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Matthew Henry, Solveig Fadnes, Lasse L. L øvstakken, Wadi Mawad, Luc Mertens, Siri Ann Nyrnes Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research