Intima-media thickness of the descending aorta in patients with bicuspid aortic valve

Conclusions Intima-media thickness of the descending aorta is not affected by aortic valve morphology (BAV/TAV); age is the main determinant of AoIMT. Genetic markers (SNPs) known to influence IMT in the carotid artery seem to correlate to IMT in the descending aorta only in patients with TAV.
Source: IJC Heart and Vasculature - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research