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Heart Disease (Expert Forum)
bicuspid valve and low blood pressure
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bicuspid valve and low blood pressure
by annola, Jul 04, 2001 12:00AM
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
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-M.D.-CRC, Jul 04, 2001 12:00AM
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.
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.
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