Aortic coarctation augments changes in thoracic aortic hemodynamics in pediatric and young adult patients with bicuspid aortic valve
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Background Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is a congenital abnormality that is often associated with aortic coarctation. Evidence suggests this combination may increase the risk of secondary aortic complications compared to patients with BAV alone.[1] Altered aortic hemodynamics likely induce vascular remodeling[2] and may contribute to these complications. No study has investigated the impact of aortic coarctation on aortic hemodynamics in pediatric and young adult patients with BAV using time-resolved three-dimensional phase contrast (4D flow) MRI. The aim of this study is to utilize 4D flow MRI to compare thoracic aorta flow patterns in pediatric and young adult patients with BAV with and without aortic coarctation or coarctation repair.
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