ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -A bicuspid aortic valve has two flaps, called cusps, instead of three. It can cause the valve opening to become narrowed or blocked. When this happens, the condition is called aortic valve stenosis.

Detailed explanation-2: -These valves help the blood flow through the heart’s four chambers and out to the body. The aortic valve normally has three small parts, called leaflets.

Detailed explanation-3: -A normal aortic valve (see below) has three leaflets (also known as flaps or cusps). These open and close to control the flow of blood into the aorta from the left ventricle of the heart as it beats. When the flaps come together as the valve closes, the shape is like a circle divided into thirds.

Detailed explanation-4: -Normally, your aortic valve has three cusps that regulate blood flow from your heart to your aorta. But if you have a bicuspid aortic valve, you only have two cusps. Your aortic valve cusps, also called leaflets or flaps, open and shut to regulate blood flow between your heart and your aorta.

Detailed explanation-5: -Has three leaflets or cusps. Separates the top right chamber (right atrium) from the bottom right chamber (right ventricle). Opens to allow blood to flow from the right atrium to the right ventricle. Prevents the back flow of blood from the right ventricle to the right atrium. 08-May-2020