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The extrapolated BAV tensile strength for the various TAV patient ages. *The extrapolated tensile strength of BAV is significantly higher than TAV in both orientations (CIRC p<0.01; LONG p<0.01). ATAA: ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm; BAV=bicuspid aortic valve; CIRC=circumferential; LONG=longitudinal; TAV=tricuspid aortic valve.
