Cardiac computed tomography and quadricuspid aortic valve: a case report

WMJ. 2010 Aug;109(4):219-21.

Abstract

A quadricuspid aortic valve is rare and often incidentally found by echocardiography, surgically, or on post mortem examination. Aortic regurgitation is common and if severe enough can lead to symptoms of dyspnea. We report a case of a quadricuspid aortic valve, which was found by cardiac multidetector computed tomography during a pre-operative assessment for severe aortic regurgitation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aortic Valve / abnormalities*
  • Aortic Valve / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Valve / surgery
  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency / diagnostic imaging*
  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency / etiology*
  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency / surgery
  • Cardiovascular Abnormalities / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cardiovascular Abnormalities / surgery
  • Echocardiography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*