Aortic stenosis occurs when the aortic valve narrows, obstructing the left ventricular outflow. The etiological factors can be congenital or acquired diseases. Patients with aortic stenosis gradually develop symptoms like exertional dyspnea or fatigue after a latent period of about 10 to 20 years. Furthermore, patients also develop syncope, heart failure, and chest pain. The treatment of choice for aortic stenosis is aortic valve replacement (AVR), which can be performed either by a surgical or a percutaneous approach. The survival rate is excellent if the procedure is performed in the asymptomatic phase.
However, the mortality rate is above 90% within a few years after the onset of symptoms. Answer the following question on aortic valve replacement in aortic stenosis. Which of the following statement is CORRECT about aortic valve replacement (AVR) in aortic stenosis? A. AVR is not…
