Aortic Valve Replacement - Medstar Union Memorial

Aortic valve separates the lumen of left ventricle and aorta, preventing the blood regurgitation from the aorta back to the heart.Typically the valve consists of three leaflets, although 1-2% of the population is diagnosed with bicuspid aortic valve, which is a monst common congenital abnormality of this valve and is often diagnosed when patients deliver symptoms of aortic valve abnormalities. Diseases of the aortic valve can be a reason for the valve insufficiency or stenosis (sometimes the former and the latter can occur at the same time). The treatment for these conditions consists of valve replacement or repair. Without the proper treatment, a patient can develop multiple serious complications, including left ventricular hipertrophy, congestive heart failure, and angina pectoris. I

n the video, presented above, dr Michael Fiocco Chief of Open Heart Medstar Union Memorial Hospital presents a case of a patient with aortic stenosis. Patient has a bicuspid aortic valve and was referred for elective aortic valve replacement.

Video by Michael Fiocco, MD.