When would you consider genetic screening of first-degree relatives in patients with bicuspid aortic valves?
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Cardiology · Nyu Langone Cardiology Associates
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We commonly screen first degree relatives with echo and offer the BAV patient genetic screening. If the patient was found to have a genetic mutation, we would further offer genetic family screening.
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Cardiology · University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
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Always. It is recommended in the guidelines.
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