Table 1.
Population Characteristics
| Characteristic | Bicuspid Aortic Valve (N = 41) |
|---|---|
| Age, y | 66 ± 9 |
| Male | 41 (100) |
| Diameter, cm | 5.05 ± 0.46 |
| Risk factors | |
| Hypertension | 35 (85.4) |
| Smoking | 20 (48.8) |
| Diabetes mellitus type 2 | 6 (14.6) |
| Diabetes mellitus type 1 | 1 (2.44) |
| Hyperlipidemia | 31 (71.6) |
| CAD | 19 (46.3) |
| PVD | 4 (12.2) |
| COPD | 2 (4.88) |
| CVA | 4 (9.76) |
| CKD | 3 (7.32) |
| Arrhythmia | 26 (63.4) |
| MI | 4 (9.76) |
| EF, % | 60.5 ± 10.1 |
| Hemodialysis | 0 (0) |
| Prior PCI | 4 (9.76) |
| Prior cardiac surgery | 4 (9.76) |
| Aortic stenosis | |
| None | 13 (31.7) |
| Trace | 0 (0) |
| Mild | 5 (12.2) |
| Moderate | 6 (14.6) |
| Severe | 17 (41.5) |
| Total | 28 (68.3) |
| Aortic regurgitation | |
| None | 11 (26.8) |
| Trace | 10 (24.4) |
| Mild | 9 (22.0) |
| Moderate | 8 (19.5) |
| Severe | 3 (7.32) |
| Total | 30 (73.2) |
| Mixed aortic valve disease | 16 (39.0) |
Values are mean ± SD or n (%).
CAD, coronary artery disease; CKD, chronic kidney disease; COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; CVA, cerebrovascular accident; EF, ejection fraction; MI, myocardial infarction; PCI, percutaneous coronary intervention; PVD, peripheral vascular disease.