The patient is extubated following a period of supportive care on the intensive care unit. A cardiology opinion is sought for ongoing management of aortic...
Intervention should be performed for patients with: Symptomatic severe aortic stenosis Asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis with any of: Systolic LV dysfunction (LVEF <50%) not due to another cause Abnormal exercise testing Markedly elevated BNP Severe pulmonary...
There are three interventional options for severe symptomatic AS The choice for intervention must be based on careful individual evaluation of technical suitability and weighing of risks and benefits of each modality Interventiom Surgical Valve Replacement...
