Which of the following valvular conditions is seen in patients genetically predisposed to developing familial thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections (TAAD)?

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Observations of families with TAAD have indicated that a minority of them have an incidence of a genetic bicuspid aortic valve. The presence of a bicuspid valve warrants further evaluation for possible TAAD via screenings. Thus, A is the correct answer. The aortic valve is normally a tricuspid semilunar valve. Mitral valve prolapse is often seen in patients with Marfan syndrome and while the potential for aortic aneurysms exists in these patients it is not indicative of familial TAAD. Aortic regurgitation is often a secondary symptom of a patient with a bicuspid aortic valve. This answer is incorrect, because it is a result of a bicuspid aortic valve and not in itself a genetic condition.

Which of the Following Valvular Conditions Is Seen in Patients