Question

A 70-year-old with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis (Vmax 4.2 m/s, mean gradient 45 mm Hg, AVA 0.7 cm²) is referred. What is the recommended therapy?

Accepted Answer

Valve replacement (SAVR or TAVR) based on heart team evaluation

Answer

mean gradient 45 mm Hg

Answer

AVA 0.7 cm²) is referred. What is the recommended therapy?

Answer

Balloon valvotomy as definitive therapy

Answer

Medical therapy only

Practice question

A 70-year-old with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis (Vmax 4.2 m/s, mean gradient 45 mm Hg, AVA 0.7 cm²) is referred. What is the recommended therapy?