Medscape

Diagnosis of Aortic Stenosis in the Elderly: Role of Echocardiography

However, when V 1 is greater than 1 m/s, which may be seen in concomitant AR or a high output state, it should be included in the formula. The mean pressure gradient is derived from the average ...
TCTMD

Pressure Wire Helps Identify Severe Aortic Stenosis in Paradoxical Low-Flow/Low-Gradient Cases

WASHINGTON, DC—Invasive hemodynamic assessment may help better identify severe aortic stenosis in patients with low aortic flow/low transvalvular pressure gradients and preserved ejection fractions, ...
TCTMD

Novel Ultrasound Therapy Shows Promise for Patients Unfit for TAVR, SAVR

External ultrasound therapy may be an option for some patients with calcified aortic stenosis who are either poor candidates for TAVR or SAVR or who have other reasons to avoid or prolong valve ...
Nature

Does measurement of four-limb blood pressures at birth improve detection of aortic arch anomalies?

To determine normal four-extremity blood pressure (BP) in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at birth and the utility of upper (UE) and lower extremity (LE) BP difference to screen for ...
Medscape

Diagnosis of Aortic Stenosis in the Elderly: Role of Echocardiography

A complete echocardiographic evaluation for aortic stenosis requires quantitative and qualitative evaluation of LV function, structural changes in the aortic cusps, sinus of valsalva, proximal ...