Cause of common heart valve defect revealed in genetic study

Cause of common heart valve defect revealed in genetic study

Posted by KTH Royal Institute of Technology on April 28, 2026

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New clues from genetic research may help explain what causes the most common heart defect present at birth. Researchers in Sweden have identified rare DNA changes during fetal development that can lead to a condition known as bicuspid aortic valve (BAV).

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New clues from genetic research may help explain what causes the most common heart defect present at birth. Researchers in Sweden have identified rare DNA changes during fetal development that can lead to a condition known as bicuspid aortic valve (BAV).

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