Characterisation of haemodynamic and vascular dysfunction in bicuspid aortic valve disease using advanced cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging techniques

Thesis

Bicuspid aortic valve disease (BAV) is known to be heritable and often shows a concomitant aortopathy with increased risk of aortic dissection. This may also be present in family members. The underlying pathophysiology was largely believed to be an intrinsic aortopathy. However, recent advances in cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging now allow in-depth haemodynamic and functional assessment of the aorta to further delineate the underlying pathophysiology.

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Authors: Bissell, M

• Type of award: DPhil
• Level of award: Doctoral
• Awarding institution: University of Oxford
• Language: English
• Keywords: flow; cardiac MRI; bicuspid aortic valve
• Subjects: Cardiovascular Medicine