Inter-Ethnic Differences in Valvular Dysfunction, Aortopathy, and Progression of Disease of an Asian Bicuspid Aortic Valve Population

There are differences in bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) characteristics between Asian and European populations, but little is known about the inter-ethnic differences in bicuspid valve function and aortic root dimensions within the diverse Asian population.

Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - November 26, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Nicholas W.S. Chew, Kailun Phua, Jinghao Nicholas Ngiam, Clare Cheong, Gwyneth Kong, Julia L.M. Ng, Ching-Hui Sia, Poay-Huan Loh, Chi-Hang Lee, Raymond C.C. Wong, Kian-Keong Poh, Tiong-Cheng Yeo, William K.F. Kong Tags: Original Article Source Type: research