The study involves annual 4D CTA imaging of the bicuspid aortic valve for a period of 5 years. CTA is often standard of care for BAV patients, but patients in this study will receive a higher radiation dose with a 4D imaging protocol. There may also be patients enrolled in the study who have a 4D CTA for research purposes when a routine CTA is not required for clinical care.
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
Cusp surface areas over the cardiac cycle
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Cusp height (geometric and effective)
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Cusp free margin length
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Cusp thickness (including raphe thickness, if applicable)
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Commissural height
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Sino tubular junction size
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Size of the sinuses of Valsalva
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Ventriculoaortic junction size
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Aortic annulus size
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Coaptation height at diastole
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Cusp displacement over the cardiac cycle
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Cusp velocity over the cardiac cycle
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Size of the ascending aorta
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 year