Exercise Training in Athletes with Bicuspid Aortic Valve Does Not Result in Increased Dimensions and Impaired Performance of the Left Ventricle

Background. Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is one of the most common congenital heart disease (0.9%–2%) and is frequently found in the athletes and in the general population. BAV can lead to aortic valve dysfunction and to a progressive aortic dilatation. Trained BAV athletes exhibit a progressive...

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Main Authors: Laura Stefani, Giorgio Galanti, Gabriele Innocenti, Roberto Mercuri, Nicola Maffulli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-01-01
Series:Cardiology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/238694
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