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Surgeon Q&A: Bicuspid Aortic Valves, Connective Tissue Disorders & Aneurysms

Can patients with bicuspid aortic valves and connective tissue disorders develop aneurysms in other parts of the body? And if so, how are those aneurysms treated? To answer this important question, we spoke with Dr. Chris Malaisrie, a leading cardiac surgeon at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. (Video posted on August 8, 2025)

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Dr. Chris Malaisrie, Cardiac Surgeon

Dr. Chris Malaisrie

Cardiac Surgeon

Northwestern Medicine

Chicago, Illinois

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