Do all bicuspid aortic valves need surgery?

Approximately 80 percent of people with BAVD eventually require repair or replacement of the aortic valve. For patients with BAVD and regurgitation, our cardiac surgeons repair the aortic valve. Valve replacement is recommended for bicuspid aortic valve with stenosis.

What should you avoid with a bicuspid aortic valve?

Most people with BAV can safely exercise without significant restrictions. Strenuous isometric exercise (e.g., weight-lifting, climbing steep inclines, chin-ups), should be avoided if there is severe valve disease, or moderate to severe aortic ectasia.

What are the symptoms of a bicuspid aortic valve?

What are the symptoms of bicuspid aortic valve?

• Shortness of breath with exercise.
• Chest pain.
• Lightheadedness or fainting.
• Unable to exercise or loss of stamina.
• Tiredness (fatigue)

What is associated with bicuspid aortic valve?

Background—Bicuspid aortic valves (BAVs) are associated with premature valve stenosis, regurgitation, and ascending aortic aneurysms.

How long can you live with bicuspid valve?

It’s the most common congenital heart defect and affects up to 2% of the population. A bicuspid aortic valve can cause serious complications like heart failure. But with treatment, you can lead a healthy life and have a normal life expectancy.

How serious is bicuspid aortic valve?

An untreated bicuspid aortic valve can eventually lead to symptoms of heart failure. These include shortness of breath, fatigue, and swelling. Also, an aortic aneurysm might develop downstream from the aortic valve and can lead to bleeding or rupture.

Can you live a long life with a bicuspid aortic valve?

Many people can live with a bicuspid aortic valve for their entire life, but there are those who may need to have their valve surgically replaced or repaired. When people are born with a bicuspid aortic valve, the bicuspid valve typically functions well throughout childhood and early adulthood.

Is a bicuspid valve considered heart disease?

Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease. A bicuspid aortic valve is an aortic valve that has two cusps (flaps) instead of the usual three. It’s the most common congenital heart defect and affects up to 2% of the population. A bicuspid aortic valve can cause serious complications like heart failure.

Should I worry about bicuspid aortic valve?

A bicuspid aortic valve can cause serious complications like heart failure. But with treatment, you can lead a healthy life and have a normal life expectancy.

Can you live your whole life with a bicuspid aortic valve?

How long can a person live with a bicuspid aortic valve?

Can you live a long life with bicuspid aortic valve?

What is the life expectancy of someone with bicuspid aortic valve?

How do I know if my bicuspid aortic valve is getting worse?

As aortic valve regurgitation worsens, signs and symptoms may include: Shortness of breath with exercise or when you lie down. Fatigue and weakness, especially when you increase your activity level. Heart murmur.

Is bicuspid aortic valve life threatening?

The aortic valve in a typical healthy heart has three flexible “leaflets” that open and close to send oxygen-rich blood on a one-way route from the heart to the aorta. But a person with a bicuspid aortic valve has only two leaflets (also known as flaps or cusps). This can lead to life-threatening problems.

Is BAV serious?

Does bicuspid aortic valve make you tired?

Although some people with a bicuspid valve are asymptomatic, common symptoms include: Shortness of breath. Constant tiredness or fatigue.