Tami J. Bang MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Jonathan Allen Phelan DO, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Daniel Ocazionez MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Carlos S. Restrepo MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Daniel Vargas MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1. Revisit the natural history of bicuspid aortic valve (BAV). 2. Familiarize the radiologist with the phenotypic spectrum of aortopathy and other anomalies associated with BAV. 3. Discuss the role of imaging in the evaluation and management of these anomalies.  

1. Review of bicuspid aortic valve (BAV): Anatomy of leaflet fusion Epidemiology Associated abnormalities and associated syndromes Imaging features 2. Ascending aortic aneurysm Current theories of aneurysm pathogenesis in the setting of BAV Epidemiology Imaging features Management and surveillance in patients with BAV 3. Aortic coarctation Anatomy and pathogenesis in the setting of BAV Epidemiology Imaging features Management in patients with BAV 4. Other abnormalities associated with BAV Hypoplastic left heart syndrome Shone’s complex Turner syndrome Williams syndrome VSD and ASD 5. Current role of imaging modalities Multiplanar reformats in gated CT and MR allow for accurate and reproducible measurements in surveillance studies Measurements by phase contrast MR allow for characterization of flow dynamics, flow velocities and pressure gradients.    

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Bang, T, Phelan, J, Ocazionez, D, Restrepo, C, Vargas, D, Bicuspid Aortopathy: Beyond the Aortic Valve.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14015375.html