BACKGROUND: Undertreatment and delayed treatment of aortic stenosis (AS) are common, both of which are associated with increased mortality. Historically, assessment of quality for AS care has focused ...

Aortic stenosis happens when the valve opening between your aorta and left ventricle narrows, forcing your heart to work harder to pump blood. Over time, this can lead to muscle thickening and heart ...

A new method of alerting clinical care providers holds promise for increasing treatment and improving survival for patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS), a valvular heart condition that can be ...

In asymptomatic patients with mild to moderate aortic stenosis, the survival is similar to age-matched controls. [1,16] The mainstay of medical treatment for these patients is simply appropriate ...

The burden of severe aortic stenosis in the UK far exceeds the capacity of the NHS to screen or treat the disease, according to a study published this week in Open Heart. The study is the first to ...