bicuspid aortic valve and valve replacement

  Are there some people who have had bicuspid aortic valve who will never have to have a valve replacement or will everyone with this problem eventually have to get their valve replaced? Thanks.

[Cleveland Clinic, MD]

Dear Nathalie,
Q: Are there some people who have had bicuspid aortic valve who will never have to have a valve replacement or will everyone with this problem eventually have to get their valve replaced?
A: Only a small percentage of people with this condition will eventually need surgery.
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