Medicine

Which of these statements regarding bicuspid aoic valves (BAV) is FALSE?

BAVs are one of the most common congenital cardiac abnormalities with a prevalence in the general population of up to 2%

Patients with BAV often need aoic valve intervention at an early age than those with tricuspid aoic valves

BAVs are associated with aoic dilatation and aneurysm formation but there is no increased risk of rupture or dissection

They are commonly associated with Coarctation of the aoa (up to 50%)