Risk Stratification of Severe Aortic Stenosis With Preserved Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction Using Peak Aortic Jet Velocity: An Outcome Study [Valvular Heart Disease]

Conclusions— Our results demonstrate the strong relationship between Vmax and mortality in patients with severe AS and preserved left ventricular ejection fraction irrespective of symptoms. Vmax ≥5 m/s at the time of AS diagnosis identifies patients with very severe AS at high risk of death.

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Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - October 11, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Bohbot, Y., Rusinaru, D., Delpierre, Q., Marechaux, S., Tribouilloy, C. Tags: Valvular Heart Disease, Echocardiography, Mortality/Survival Source Type: research