Table 1 Baseline characteristics of 20 BAV patients
Variables | Summary statistics (n = 20) |
|---|---|
Patient characteristics | |
 Male | 60% |
 Age | 67 ± 12 |
 Arterial hypertension | 40% |
 Diabetes mellitus | 25% |
 Previous MI | 0% |
 Hyperlipemia | 30% |
 CKD (eGFR < 30 ml/min) | 5% |
 COPD, moderate or severe | 1% |
 STS risk score | 2.7 ± 1.5 |
Echocardiographic assessment | |
 LVEF, % | 66.7 ± 11.5 |
 LVEDD, mm | 59.2 ± 10.8 |
 Mean aortic valve gradient ≥ 40 mmHg | 100% |
 Aortic valve regurgitation, moderate or severe | 15% |
CT scan | |
 Aortic valve orifice area ≤ 0.8mm2 | 100% |
 Calcification volume (mm3) | 1125.7 ± 268.3 |
Mechanism of AS | |
 Congenital bicuspid aortic valve | 100% |