If the transvalvular gradient increases with output, severe aortic stenosis is present and valve replacement may be beneficial. However, if output increases but gradient does not, only mild ...

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 ...

Individuals with BAV (athletes and non-athletes) had greater mean gradients than TAV athletes. Conclusion This multicentre international study demonstrates no differences between athletes with BAV and ...

compared with normal-flow high-gradient aortic stenosis (NFHGAS) and that CMD is related to reduced cardiac performance. Methods Invasive CMD assessment was performed in 41 consecutive patients with ...

Among some of the areas examined in the study, patients receiving the SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA valve experienced extremely low ...