what are the Recommendations for Diagnostic Testing: Initial Diagnosis of BAV
Referenced studies that support the recommendations are
summarized in Online Data Supplement 18.?
In patients with a known BAV, TTE is indicated to evaluate valve morphology, measure severity of AS and AR, assess the shape and diameter of the aortic sinuses and ascending aorta, and evaluate for the presence of aortic coarctation for prediction of clinical outcome and to determine timing of intervention.