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Key points The bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is the most common congenital heart condition, affecting approximately 1% of the population. Familial BAV occurs in 9% to 10% of first-degree relatives. Familial aortic aneurysm with or without BAV may occur in…
Additional content is available online at Elsevier eBooks for Practicing Clinicians The Normal Aorta Anatomy and Physiology The aorta, the largest artery in the body, has thoracic and abdominal components ( Fig. 42.1 ). The thoracic aorta is divided into…