Bicuspid aortic valve

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Picture of a normal tricuspid aortic valve and a bicuspid aortic valve

Some people are born with a bicuspid aortic valve, which has two flaps (leaflets). Usually, an aortic valve has three flaps (tricuspid valve).

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Last Updated: 11/14/2007

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