There are three types of bicuspid aortic valves — types 0, 1, and 2. Experts classify these types based on whether the leaflets of the valve have fused to form a ridge. A bicuspid aortic valve is a ...
More and more hospitals are beginning to offer valvular heart disease procedures, raising questions over how to structure care delivery on a system-wide level. To add some clarity, a multidisciplinary ...
• The first step in selecting a valve is determining its function. • Review Cv or pressure drop when considering one valve versus another. • Don’t overlook maintenance requirements when specifying a ...