Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3006428 | Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases | 2014 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
In recent years, experience with transcatheter aortic valve implantation has led to improved outcomes in elderly patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) who may not have previously been considered for intervention. These patients are often frail with significant comorbid conditions.As the prevalence of AS increases, there is a need for improved assessment parameters to determine the patients most likely to benefit from this novel procedure. This review discusses the diagnostic criteria for severe AS and the trials available to aid in the decision to refer for aortic valve procedures in the elderly.
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Authors
Matthew Finn, Philip Green,