Aortic stenosis

Aortic Stenosis Microchapters
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Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Aortic Stenosis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Cardiac Stress Test
Electrocardiogram
Chest X Ray
CT
MRI
Echocardiography
Cardiac Catheterization
Aortic Valve Area
Aortic Valve Area Calculation
Treatment
General Approach
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Percutaneous Aortic Balloon Valvotomy (PABV) or Aortic Valvuloplasty
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) TAVR vs SAVR Critical Pathway Patient Selection Imaging Evaluation Valve Types TAVR Procedure Post TAVR management AHA/ACC Guideline Recommendations
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Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editors-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S. [2]; Abdul-Rahman Arabi, M.D. [3]; Mohammed A. Sbeih, M.D. [4]; Assistant Editor-In-Chief: Kristin Feeney, B.S. [5]

Classification

Acquired: Rheumatic aortic stenosis

Congenital: Bicuspid aortic stenosis | Subaortic membrane | Subvalvular aortic stenosis | Supravalvular aortic stenosis

Diagnosis

Symptoms | Physical Examination | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | MRI | CT scan | Echocardiogram | Cardiac catheterization | Pathological findings

Treatment

Overview | Medical Therapy | Percutaneous Aortic Balloon Valvotomy (PABV) | Surgical Treatement | Prevention

External links

• Aortic stenosis information from Seattle Children's Hospital Heart Center
• Mitral Valve Repair at The Mount Sinai Hospital

See also

Aortic valve area calculation