Charity providing information, support, advocacy for those with BAV and other thoracic aortic disease. Tweets and retweets are shared as information only.
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Bicuspid Foundation retweeted
*OPEN ACCESS* In this comprehensive translation study combining human genetics, functional assays, and mouse models we showed that FBN2 mutations increase susceptibility to spontaneous CSF leaks. Science has entered our field @spinalCSFleak @issclsociety pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4230…
Bicuspid Foundation retweeted
Culture-negative infective endocarditis (aortic valve) @BAVTAD @bicuspidaortic @Endocarditis101
Bicuspid Foundation retweeted
February is #HeartMonth. Learn about the many #CMHFLaureate who have contributed to heart research and care! 🫀❤️ow.ly/7Pm250UZla5
Bicuspid Foundation retweeted
BAV or normal AV #echofirst?
⚠️The first impression in 2DE can be misleading. This also applies to #3DE
Bicuspid Foundation retweeted
What are the long-term survival and operative outcomes of the Bentall procedure for #aortic root aneurysm, aortic dissection, & endocarditis? Researchers at @WCM_CTSurgery found low operative risk for aneurysms. Log in to #JTCVS to view more outcomes: doi.org/10.1016/j.jtcvs.2025…
Bicuspid Foundation retweeted
Recently published in #JTCVS Open: Thirty years of experience with full-root Ross procedure in the pediatric population—Timing matters! See how researchers at @SickKidsNews analyzed how age, diagnosis, and autograft support impact outcomes: doi.org/10.1016/j.xjon.2025.…
#HeartMonth
Bicuspid Foundation retweeted
It is Sepsis Survivor Week!
This week, we honor the strength and resilience of sepsis survivors and shine a light on the physical, emotional, and mental challenges many face long after the hospital.
Join us in sharing stories, spreading awareness, and supporting sepsis survivors everywhere. You can start by tagging the survivor in your life in the comments and sharing a message about their strength.
Learn more and find resources at SepsisSurvivorWeek.org!
#SepsisSurvivorWeek #SepsisSurvivor
Bicuspid Foundation retweeted
#EditorsChoice Early Hemodynamic Valve Deterioration After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation by @EishanAshwatMD, Sultan, and coauthors👇
doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur…
@Irsa_Hasan @DSGMD @CatalinPToma @Amber_MakaniMD
ALT Article Topic: Valve. Article title: Early Hemodynamic Valve Deterioration After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Written by Ashwat, Sultan, and coauthors In a single-center analysis of 4317 patients, approximately 6% of patients had evidence of hemodynamic valve deterioration one year after transcatheter aortic valve replacement. The main risk factors were younger age, smaller aortic annuli, and smaller prostheses.
Bicuspid Foundation retweeted
Aortic valve infective endocarditis with perforation at R-N commissure and vegetations on all 3 leaflets @Endocarditis101 awareness
Bicuspid Foundation retweeted
Refine your surgical expertise in aortic valve repair with hands-on training, live surgeries and expert-led sessions in Paris.
Join international faculty and peers for the Aortic Valve Repair: A Step-by-Step Approach Course, taking place from 25 - 27 March 2026.
Gain practical insights into valve-sparing root replacement, bicuspid and unicuspid valve repair and more, all in an interactive, small-group setting designed to enhance learning and collaboration.
🗓️ 25 - 27 March 2026
📍 Paris, France
👉 Learn more and register today: eacts.org/education/eacts-ac…
Bicuspid Foundation retweeted
Online free detailed voice narrated video of aortic valve repair after failed Ross operation in an adolescent. sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
Bicuspid Foundation retweeted
🚨 Stay Ready, Stay Healthy: Preparing for Emergencies and Preventing Infections
Monday, November 17 | 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT
Featuring Rom Duckworth, MPA, LP, EFO, FO, Fire Chief, Ridgefield (Connecticut) Fire Department
Emergencies like floods, power outages, and evacuations can increase the risk of infections and sepsis, but preparation can save lives.
Join us for this Sepsis Alliance Connect presentation to learn:
✅ How disasters can create infection risks
✅ Practical steps to stay safe, from hygiene and wound care to knowing when to seek help
✅ Special considerations for sepsis survivors and caregivers
✅ How first responders are trained to identify sepsis and prevent infection
Don’t have a Sepsis Alliance Connect account yet? Membership is FREE and required to access live virtual sessions like this one. Registration can take up to 48 hours to process.
Learn more and start your registration today at SepsisConnect.org.
#EmergencyPreparedness #SepsisAwareness #PublicHealth #InfectionPrevention
Bicuspid Foundation retweeted
ハイリスク手術の前に、どれだけたくさんのデータ（出血/感染/脳梗塞/死亡のリスク◯％）を使って、そのリスクを伝えようとしても、患者側にはそれが何を意味するのかは伝わっていません。
伝えたことを相手が信じるかどうかは、相手の問題ですが、そもそも伝わっていないのは医療者の問題です。
Bicuspid Foundation retweeted
Not all aortic valves come out clean. This one was heavily calcified... had to be cut out in several pieces. Mean gradient 74mmHg. Conduction system intact, annulus fully debrided, and a 29 mm prosthesis seated smoothly in a super athletic man.
Bicuspid Foundation retweeted
#EchoSOTA Course Co-Director @renujain19, MD, FASE invites all echo enthusiasts to join us for State-of-the-Art Echocardiography™ on Feb. 13-16, 2026 at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, AZ!
SAVE $225 by registering by Jan. 8! Sign up: bit.ly/49qNcwV
Bicuspid Foundation retweeted
Atrioventricular valve anatomy in congenital heart disease (CHD) varies widely & derangements in structure can lead to valve regurgitation.
We present a @CASEfromASE series comparing findings by 3D echo to pathologic heart specimens among patients w/ CHD. bit.ly/3LkOdgg
Bicuspid Foundation retweeted
The fibrous skeleton is the heart’s true foundation.
This transilluminated view reveals the aortic root with mitral & tricuspid valves, anchored by the central fibrous body.
Where valve mechanics, conduction & surgery converge.
#CardiacSurgery #Anatomy #BehindTheScalpel
Image ref: Abdallah Othman
