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Contribution of rare chromosome 22q11.2 copy number variants to non-syndromic bicuspid aortic valve

Heart BMJ

Background Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is the most common congenital heart defect in adults, often leading to complications such as thoracic aortic aneurysms and aortic stenosis. While BAV is frequently associated with 22q11.2

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Researchers ID Genetic Variants Linked to Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease

DAIC

1, 2024 — Researchers at UTHealth Houston have identified genetic variants linked to a rare form of bicuspid aortic valve disease that affects young adults and can lead to dangerous and potentially life-threatening aortic complications. tim.hodson Wed, 09/04/2024 - 15:53 Sept.

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Single-cell RNA sequencing and ATAC sequencing identify novel biomarkers for bicuspid aortic valve-associated thoracic aortic aneurysm

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

IntroductionBicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is the most prevalent congenital cardiovascular defect and known to cause thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs).

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Cardiovascular Management of Aortopathy in Children: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Circulation

Aortopathy encompasses a spectrum of conditions predisposing to dilation, aneurysm, dissection, or rupture of the aorta and other blood vessels. Pathogeneses include connective tissue disorders, smooth muscle contraction disorders, and congenital heart disease, including bicuspid aortic valve, among others.

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Latin Heart Rounds Series: Rounds on a Patient with Ascending Aortic Aneurysm and Arch Involvement

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

Webinar Latin Heart Rounds Series: Rounds on a Patient with Ascending Aortic Aneurysm and Arch Involvement dkaczmarek Wed, 10/11/2023 - 11:22 December 15, 2023 Image Join us on December 15, when experts will provide up-to-date insight on the management of patients with aortic root and ascending aortic aneurysm involving the aortic arch.

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2023 STS Coding Workshop

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health

ET – Congenital Cardiac Q&A 6:00 p.m. The program also focuses on reimbursement issues affecting the specialty as a whole. Live Q&A and Discussion Schedule Friday, February 10 4:00 p.m. Live Q&A and Discussion Schedule Friday, February 10 4:00 p.m. ET – 4:15 p.m. ET – Welcome/Introductions 4:15 p.m. ET – 5:15 p.m.

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Patient Story- Christopher Orozco

Conquering CHD

An echocardiogram revealed the heart condition that would define much of his early life: severe congenital heart defects. At just 20 days old, Christopher underwent his first heart surgery, a complex procedure to patch the VSD, repair the ASD, resect the LVOT muscle, and reconstruct his aortic arch.

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