Bicuspid aortic valve

Bicuspid aortic valve

Location of aortic valve in heart, with details of a tricuspid valve and a bicuspid valve.

Some people are born with a bicuspid aortic valve, which has two flaps (leaflets). Usually, an aortic valve has three flaps (tricuspid valve).

Current as of: September 7, 2022

Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
John Pope MD - Pediatrics
Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine
Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine
Larry A. Latson MD - Pediatric Cardiology