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  • Title: Unicuspid unicommissural aortic valve: an extremely rare congenital anomaly.
    Author: Singh S, Ghayal P, Mathur A, Mysliwiec M, Lovoulos C, Solanki P, Klapholz M, Maher J.
    Journal: Tex Heart Inst J; 2015 Jun; 42(3):273-6. PubMed ID: 26175647.
    Abstract:
    Unicuspid aortic valve is a rare congenital malformation that usually presents in the 3rd to 5th decade of life-and usually with severe aortic stenosis or regurgitation. It often requires surgical correction. Diagnosis can be made with 2- or 3-dimensional transthoracic or transesophageal echocardiography, cardiac computed tomography, or cardiac magnetic resonance imaging. We report the case of a 31-year-old man who presented with dyspnea on exertion due to severe aortic stenosis secondary to a unicuspid unicommissural aortic valve. After aortic valve replacement, this patient experienced complete heart block that required the placement of a permanent pacemaker.
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