As the population continues to age, aortic stenosis re- mains as the most prevalent valvular disease in Western countries. The number of elderly patients with aortic ste- nosis continues to pose both a diagnostic and ...As the population continues to age, aortic stenosis re- mains as the most prevalent valvular disease in Western countries. The number of elderly patients with aortic ste- nosis continues to pose both a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Despite new advances such as transcatheter aortic valvular replacement （TAVR）, there is still much pa- tient-provider decision making that needs to take place giv- en the comorbidities and complex goals of care in an elderly patient population.展开更多
文摘As the population continues to age, aortic stenosis re- mains as the most prevalent valvular disease in Western countries. The number of elderly patients with aortic ste- nosis continues to pose both a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Despite new advances such as transcatheter aortic valvular replacement （TAVR）, there is still much pa- tient-provider decision making that needs to take place giv- en the comorbidities and complex goals of care in an elderly patient population.
