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European Heart Journal 1987 8(3):316-318;
Copyright © 1987 by the European Society of Cardiology.
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© The European Society of Cardiology

Stenosed bicuspid aortic valves in twins

D. J. GODDEN*,, P. S. SANDHU{dagger} and F. KERR{dagger}

*University of Aberdeen Inverness, U.K
{dagger}Department of Medicine, Raigmore Hospital Inverness, U.K

Received 24 January 1986; revised 9 September 1986; .

Address for correspondence: Dr D.J.Godden, Department of Medicine, Raigmore Hospital, Inverness IV2 3UJ, U.K.

Abstract

Hereditary factors may have a part to play in the development of bicuspid aortic valve. This report concerns a pair of identical twins, probably monozygotic, who required aortic valve replacement as a result of aortic stenosis occurring in bicuspid aortic valves. This supports the contention that there may be a genetic influence in the development of bicuspid aortic valve, though environmental factors may be of greater importance.

Key Words: Aortic stenosis • bicuspid aortic valve • twins


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