Speaking a common language: Introduction to a standard terminology for the bicuspid aortic valve and its aortopathy

Abstract

There is a growing need to develop a common language when referring to a frequent and heterogeneous condition such as the congenital bicuspid aortic valve and its aortopathy. The following short manuscript serves as an introduction to a standard terminology for the bicuspid aortic valve and its aortopathy.

Keywords: Aortopathy; Bicuspid aortic valve; Terminology.