Case 151: 1 or 2 or 3 or 4…Counting the Sinuses and Cusps

Another aortic valve conundrum in a patient with aortic regurgitation and reduced function

Case 151: 1 or 2 or 3 or 4…Counting the Sinuses and Cusps

A 57-years old asymptomatic lady was found to have severe aortic regurgitation on a health check-up echo with reduced systolic function.

She came for aortopathy assessment. Her transaxial view showed this appearance.

What do you think this is?

  1. Unicuspid valve
  2. Bicuspid valve
  3. Normal tricuspid valve
  4. Quadricuspid valve

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