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2. Aortic valve repair - Wikipedia

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   Congenital and severe aortic stenosis with symptoms or decreased left ventricular function; Severe aortic regurgitation and symptoms, or leftventricular enlargement (>65 to 70 mm), or decreased left ventricular function (EF < 50%) Ascending aortic aneurysm > 55mm; Ascending aortic aneurysm > 50mm and risk factors (e.g. high blood pressure)

3. Aortic stenosis - Wikipedia

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   Symptoms usually present in individuals with severe aortic stenosis, though they may also occur in those with mild to moderate aortic stenosis. The three main symptoms of aortic stenosis are loss of consciousness , anginal chest pain and shortness of breath with activity or other symptoms of heart failure such as shortness of breath while lying ...

4. Aortic valvuloplasty - Wikipedia

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   Guidelines and indications are specific to different patient populations. For adults with aortic stenosis, guidelines suggest that balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) is to be used as a temporary procedure to improve blood flow through the aortic valve to alleviate symptoms and stabilize clinically before having more invasive procedures done, including aortic valve replacement (AVR) or ...

5. Aortic valve replacement - Wikipedia

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   Some people with asymptomatic aortic stenosis may also be candidates for aortic valve replacement, especially if symptoms appear during exercise testing. [9] Patients with moderate aortic valve stenosis who need another type of cardiac surgery (i.e. coronary artery bypass surgery ) should also have their valve addressed by the surgical team if ...

6. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement - Wikipedia

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   [31] [32] It was the first aortic valve device to receive FDA approval, in November 2011 for use in inoperable patients and in October 2012 for use in patients at high surgical risk. [33] The device is effective in improving functioning in patients with severe aortic stenosis. It is now approved in more than 50 countries. [citation needed]

7. Heyde's syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Heyde's syndrome; A stenotic aortic valve: Specialty: Cardiology, general surgery, Hematology: Symptoms: Aortic valve stenosis symptoms: Chest pain (angina) or tightness Shortness of breath, especially during exertion or when lying down Fatigue or weakness Irregular heartbeat or heart palpitations Dizziness or fainting episodes Gastrointestinal bleeding symptoms: Occult (hidden) or overt ...