A study of more than 20,000 Californians shows that outcomes are better when echo is done at the recommended intervals.

BACKGROUND: Consensus-based clinical practice guidelines recommend echocardiographic surveillance intervals based on aortic ...

Severe aortic stenosis is the final stage of aortic stenosis, which is the narrowing of the aortic valve. In severe aortic stenosis, symptoms can impair quality of life. Stenosis refers to a narrowing ...

Modern medicine has advanced dramatically, yet one of the most common causes of sudden cardiac death continues to go undetected: heart valve disease, particularly aortic stenosis. This condition ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . TAVR was superior to clinical surveillance in patients with asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis. Almost all ...

A novel point-of-care decision aid for patients with severe aortic stenosis not only can improve their knowledge and empower them in making choices about their care, but also seems to clarify the ...

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Aortic stenosis is a condition that often develops with age. It's caused by a buildup of calcium, which causes the aortic valve to become too narrow, reducing blood flow from the ...

The new system offers surgeons a larger coronary access window and increased space to facilitate access to a patient’s coronary arteries. This leads to lower mortality rates, lower stroke rates and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . CABG/surgical AVR was tied to lower risk for stroke, MI, valve reintervention or death vs. PCI/TAVR for aortic ...

Aortic stenosis is a disease often diagnosed in its asymptomatic phase due to its distinct murmur and the widespread use of noninvasive imaging. The history, however, is still of paramount importance ...

An aortic stenosis murmur is an unusual sound the heart makes due to a narrowing of the aortic heart valve. The narrowed heart valve restricts blood flow from the heart, which can create a murmur.

In patients greater than age 65, more than 90% of aortic stenosis involves trileaflet valves which have developed heavy calcification. [5] In these instances the calcium deposits are thought to alter ...