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Unusual case of severe aortic regurgitation in a child with bicuspid aortic valve

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Published
6 September 2023
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Cardiology - Case Reports
DOI
10.4081/monaldi.2023.2713

Abstract

Aortic regurgitation (AR) is common after aortic balloon valvuloplasty in children, and it has been associated with large balloon/annulus ratio, abnormal valve morphology, and aortic valve prolapse. We present a rare case of severe AR after aortic balloon valvuloplasty due to aortic strands rupture, causing prolapse of the co-joined cusp. These findings were identified by 3D echocardiography, highlighting the importance of this imaging technique even in pediatric patients.

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