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Causes

A bicuspid aortic valve usually functions normally during early life and middle age.

Aortic Stenosis

In some cases, symptoms will arise in young adulthood or later in life due to a thickening of the bicuspid aortic valve. This is called aortic stenosis.

Aortic Valve Insufficiency

Leaking of the aortic valve, known as aortic valve insufficiency, can also occur.