What is the treatment for bicuspid aortic valve in a child?
Patient: my son is 20 mnths old. he was diagnosed with bicuspid aortic valve when he was born due to heart murmur2/6 sem. no diastolic murmur. we see the cardiologist 1/year. however he does not have the heart murmur anymore. we saw the cardiologist last week and he said that the left ventricle, tricuspid valve, and mitral valve are normal. the valves are fused togter since birth, and not all the fused valves cause problems. and based on his expericen he doesnt think he will face any problem before 40 s and might not even face anything at that time. when i asked him if the aortic root is dilated, he said that they are a little bit dilated comparing to someone who does not have BAV. and he said not to worry. his valve s are goog functioning valves, and they are at the good end of it. whats your openinion regarding my sons condition. is all BAV cases have some degree of aorta dilation, my son has no other medical condiotn, how fast the aorta become dilated. he has no stenosis or regneration in the valves. thank you, Doctor: Hello,If doctors are satisfied regarding aortic valve functioning, then you also no need to worry. Plan for the Echo, ask your children to avoid heavy games and exercises.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Hina Javed