Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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A bicuspid aortic valve is a variant in which the heart's aortic valve forms with two leaflets instead of the usual three. It is usually present from birth and, in many cases, is detected on cardiac studies.
What is it? It is a difference in the structure of the valve that regulates the flow of blood out of the heart into the aorta; over time it may influence how that valve works.
Common symptoms: it often causes no discomfort for years; when symptoms appear, they may include fatigue, shortness of breath with exertion, or a sensation of noticeable heartbeats.
Which specialist manages it? The cardiologist provides follow-up in adults and the pediatric cardiologist in childhood, with the support of the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon if it becomes necessary. Regular monitoring with these professionals helps keep track of its progression calmly.
Data on 96 doctors who treat bicuspid aortic valve
Which specialist treats bicuspid aortic valve?
A bicuspid aortic valve is monitored by a cardiologist through periodic echocardiograms to track how it's functioning. If significant narrowing or leakage develops over time, a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon can perform repair or replacement. See a cardiologist if you have this diagnosis or symptoms like shortness of breath.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in bicuspid aortic valve
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Charles Cesar Lazo Cárdenas
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Dr. Gerardo Arteaga Cárdenas
Dr. Rigoberto Hernández
Dr. Ernesto Lozano Sabido
Dr. Javier Alberto Romero Sánchez
Dr. Nataly Minor Zarate
Dr. Javier Eduardo Mayorquín Carranza
Dr. Octavio Ocampo Valdez
Dr. Juan Aguirre Domínguez
Dr. Rubén Nicolás Mendoza
Dr. Juan Carlos Mandujano Magdaleno
Dr. Mónica Zarate
Dr. José Leonardo Martínez Paniagua
Dr. Fernando Montemayor Ruiz
Frequently asked questions
What is bicuspid aortic valve?
A bicuspid aortic valve is a variant in which the heart's aortic valve forms with two leaflets instead of the usual three. It is usually present from birth and, in many cases, is detected on cardiac studies.
Which doctor treats bicuspid aortic valve?
A bicuspid aortic valve is monitored by a cardiologist through periodic echocardiograms to track how it's functioning. If significant narrowing or leakage develops over time, a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon can perform repair or replacement. See a cardiologist if you have this diagnosis or symptoms like shortness of breath.