John Hunter (1728–93) and the earliest description of bicuspid aortic valves

Abstract

John Hunter (1728–93) is considered one of the great luminaries of anatomy and surgery. He remains famous for being the first individual to describe a vast range of pathologies, treatments and anatomical discoveries. He is also acknowledged for his contribution to adult cardiology, including the first description of cardiac ventricular aneurysms in 1757. Further to these acclaims, we for the first time identify John Hunter's earliest description of bicuspid aortic valves.