The bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is the second most common congenital cardiac malformation, with an estimated prevalence of 0.9% to 2% in the general population [1]. BAV is widely recognized as a frequent cause of aortic stenosis and/or aortic regurgitation and as a risk factor for the early development of aortic aneurysms [2].
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