Table 1 Comparison of Marfan's syndrome versus bicuspid aortic valve in aetiology of aortic dissection.10.
Incidence | Likelihood of aortic dissection | |
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Marfan's syndrome | 0.01% | 40% |
Bicuspid aortic valve | 1–2% | 5% |
Due to the higher incidence, bicuspid aortic valve disease causes more cases of aortic dissection than Marfan's syndrome.10