THE NORMAL AORTIC ROOT AND CUSP CONFIGURATION IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS: GUIDE TO A SUCCESSFUL AORTIC VALVE REPAIR

In adult patients, aortic root and cusp dimensions help predict successful surgical aortic valvuloplasty (SAV). While a tailored surgical approach has improved valve repair in young adults, a systematic approach to pediatric SAV remains to be determined. The aim of this study is to determine a normogram for aortic root and cusp dimensions in healthy pediatric population. All patients under 18 years old (n=714, 52% male) who had a normal...