Bicuspid aortic valve and aortic aneurysm: timing and lifetime treatment strategy based on age and anatomy

July 7, 2023

Prof. D’Onofrio

Aortic Highlights course

Prof. Girdauskas

Aortic Highlights course, 2023

Prof. Alessandro Della Corte

MVT Aortic 2022, vol.1

– Patients with an “ascending” phenotype? A separate vale and ascending graft replacement procedure is an option

– Patients with a “root” phenotype? Consider addressing the root earlier (50 mm root diameter)

– Bentall is still the gold standard, but valve-sparing procedures have similarly good results

Prof. Ruggero De Paulis

MVT Aortic 2022, vol.1

– First and foremost, not all bicuspid aortic valves are the same

– Many post-operative measurements and goals are included within to help guide you to optimal patient outcomes

– Check out the insight provided about valve-sparing, valve repair, external annuloplasty, and more

Prof. Alessandro Della Corte

MVT Aortic 2022, vol.1

– New classification system and nomenclature of bicuspid aortic valve (and bicuspid aortic valve disease)

– Genes are important, but a single gene may contribute to fewer than 1% of cases

– Different valve repair techniques according to valve phenotype

Michael Borger, Germany