Bicuspid aortic valve calcification can cause complete heart block in athletes, requiring investigation of significant exertional symptoms despite expected athletic bradycardia.
Significant exertional symptoms in athletic patients with a bicuspid aortic valve should prompt investigation for conduction abnormalities like complete heart block.
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While athletic patients may exhibit bradycardia, significant exertional symptoms in the setting of a bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) warrant further investigation.
Chandra et al. (Sun,) reported a other. Bicuspid aortic valve calcification can cause complete heart block in athletes, requiring investigation of significant exertional symptoms despite expected athletic bradycardia.