There are three types of bicuspid aortic valves — types 0, 1, and 2. Experts classify these types based on whether the leaflets of the valve have fused to form a ridge. A bicuspid aortic valve is a ...

Heart valves help ensure that blood flows steadily in the right direction without backward leakage. If a person has a heart valve disorder, their valves do not work as they should. This may be due to ...