A 59-year-old woman with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis and LVEF 55% is 82 years old. Best general approach regarding valve intervention?...

Question

A 59-year-old woman with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis and LVEF 55% is 82 years old. Best general approach regarding valve intervention?

Accepted Answer

TAVR considered given age and surgical risk

Answer

Medical therapy only

Answer

SAVR universally preferred for all ages

Answer

Balloon valvotomy definitive

Answer

Delay intervention until EF falls

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Aortic Stenosis