Clinical predictors of prognosis in severe aortic stenosis in unoperated patients ≥75 years of age

In elderly patients with severe aortic stenosis, clinical evaluation can dictate decision making. Asymptomatic patients in normal sinus rhythm, without left atrial enlargement and without bundle branch block, can be safely followed clinically, regardless of echocardiographic findings.

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Published in:The American journal of cardiology 2000-10, Vol.86 (7), p.801-804
Main Authors: Pierri, Humberto, Nussbacher, Amit, Décourt, Luiz V., Medeiros, Caio, Cattani, Alvaro, Serro-Azul, João B., Gebara, Otavio, Barreto, Antonio C.P., Pinto, Ligia B., Wajngarten, Mauricio, Ramires, José A.F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Aortic Valve Stenosis - mortality
Aortic Valve Stenosis - physiopathology
Biological and medical sciences
Cardiology. Vascular system
Echocardiography, Doppler
Electrocardiography
Endocardial and cardiac valvular diseases
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Heart
Hemodynamics - physiology
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Prognosis
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Summary:In elderly patients with severe aortic stenosis, clinical evaluation can dictate decision making. Asymptomatic patients in normal sinus rhythm, without left atrial enlargement and without bundle branch block, can be safely followed clinically, regardless of echocardiographic findings.
ISSN:0002-9149
1879-1913
DOI:10.1016/S0002-9149(00)01088-2