bicuspid valve and low blood pressure

[annola]

Hi I have a bicuspid valve and haven't been into a docor for it in years. I'm 24 and I am  in good shape. The last few times I've had my blood pressure taken it has been low. Not low enough to worry but around 90/150(not sure about the latter). Doctors have said that it's a blood pressure of an athlete. But I'm wondering if people with bicuspid valves tend to have a lower than normal blood pressure, or if it is a sign of something else? Thanks so much Annola

[dozerscritch]

Not really a comment on the question posted -- just info to the others looking to be able to post.  I have found that the best time to get questions posted is between 8:00 am - 9:00 am Eastern Time.  Usually only 2 questions per day are taken, so even trying during those times it may take a while to get yours posted, but that seems to be the best times.

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[Les]

It is 5:45am in Chicago and there are no new questions for today.
Why am I getting this stupid system message - that the forum has
reached the limit for the new questions?
I think somebody should fix this problem...

[Twelve]

I have been trying for weeks to get in so that I can ask some questions.  I think they must not be able to take very many questions on a daily basis as there are not many noted.  I agree that they should do something even if they had a waiting list.

[Chris-a]

Try for your question in the middle of the night.I once got thro at 7am uk time (5 hours ahead of UK?)

[CCF-M.D.-CRC]

Dear annola,
The usual aortic valve is tricuspid (3 leaflets) but some people are born with bicuspid valves (2 leaflets).  There are also unicuspid and quadracuspid valves but these are rare.  In general people with bicuspid valves can live normal and healthy lives.  There are no effects on blood pressure or other parts of the body.  There is a higher incidence of aortic stenosis and sometimes surgery is required.  However, as long as you are getting good follow-up and your doctors are not detecting any change you do not need to do anything about the situation.