reviewNew England Journal of MedicineAug 20, 2014Closed access

Aortic-Valve Stenosis — From Patients at Risk to Severe Valve Obstruction

University of Washington · John Radcliffe Hospital

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Abstract

Aortic-valve stenosis is a progressive condition; end-stage disease leads to death due to obstruction of left ventricular outflow. Aortic-valve replacement is the only effective therapy. Transcatheter aortic-valve replacement is appropriate in patients at very high surgical risk.

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Authors

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Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Stenosis
  • Cardiology
  • Internal medicine
  • Aortic valve replacement
  • Valve replacement
  • Aortic valve stenosis
  • Aortic valve
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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