Echocardiography in diagnosis of congenital unicuspid aortic valve
10.13929/j.1003-3289.201811163
- Author:
Li CUI
1
Author Information
1. Department of Ultrasound, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Aortic valve stenosis;
Echocardiography;
Unicuspid aortic valve
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology
2019;35(10):1482-1485
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To explore the value of echocardiography in diagnosis of congenital unicuspid aortic valve (UAV). Methods: Totally 20 patients with UAV diagnosed by echocardiography were retrospectively analyzed. Results: Valve dysfunction was observed in all 20 patients. Simple stenosis of aortic valve was found in 6 cases (6/20, 30.00%), while simple regurgitation was detected in 3 cases (3/20, 15.00%).Two cases (2/20, 10.00%) showed no attachment point, 18 cases (18/20, 90.00%) showed attachment point mostly located in 1-7 o'clock. The ascending aorta enlarged after narrowing in 17 cases. Nine cases were found with other congenital heart diseases, while complications were noticed in 4 cases. Conclusion: Echocardiography can diagnose congenital UAV at early stage by showing the anatomy and movement of UAV in real time, providing reliable basis for treatment and prognosis assessment.
