There are three types of bicuspid aortic valves — types 0, 1, and 2. Experts classify these types based on whether the leaflets of the valve have fused to form a ridge. A bicuspid aortic valve is a ...
With every heartbeat, the heart’s valves open and close to keep blood flowing in the right direction. When they stop functioning properly, however, the consequences can be serious. FMT Lifestyle spoke ...