What is the role of heredity in bicuspid aortic valve disease?

Описание: Bicuspid aortic valves are associated with aortic dilation and dissection, but little is known changes in aortic size over time. Dr. Joseph S. Alpert discusses new research which shows that a family history of aortic valve disease is a predictor of progressive aortic dilation. This article can be found in the June 2015 issue of The American Journal of Medicine.