Unicuspid Aortic Valve in an Elderly Male: Preoperative Transthoracic and Transesophageal Echocardiographic Appraisal

Journal Title: Indian Journal of Cardio Biology & Clinical Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 1

Abstract

We present a case of unicuspid aortic valve in an elderly patient who had aortic stenosis, aortic regurgitation and dilated aortic root. Transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiographic profile of this rare entity is being discussed.

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Sukhvinder Singh

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Sukhvinder Singh (2017). Unicuspid Aortic Valve in an Elderly Male: Preoperative Transthoracic and Transesophageal Echocardiographic Appraisal. Indian Journal of Cardio Biology & Clinical Sciences, 4(1), 1-3. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-195128