MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -This valve is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle.

Detailed explanation-2: -The third name is the bicuspid valve because the valve has two cusps. There are a number of ways to remember that the bicuspid valve is on the left hand side. First, you learn to ride a tricycle (tricuspid valve) before you ride a bicycle (bicuspid valve).

Detailed explanation-3: -What Is Bicuspid Aortic Valve? A bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is an aortic valve that contains only only two cusps (or flaps) instead of three. The aortic valve controls the flow of blood from the left ventricle (chamber) to the aorta, the main artery delivering blood to your body.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bicuspid aortic valve is a heart problem present at birth. That means it is a congenital heart defect. The aortic valve is between the left lower heart chamber and the body’s main artery, called the aorta. Flaps of tissue on the valve open and close with each heartbeat.