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Transthoracic echocardiogram of bicuspid aortic valve (BAV), short axis view. ( A ) Diastolic image demonstrating a raphe that may mimic tricuspid valve. ( B ) Systolic image demonstrating only two leaflets with elliptical opening pattern. Morphology assessment of BAV must include systolic imaging, as diastolic imaging may be misleading. 40
