Comparing characteristics and clinical and echocardiographic outcomes in low-flow vs normal-flow severe aortic stenosis with preserved ejection fraction in an Asian population.

Jinghao Nicholas NgiamBenjamin Yong-Qiang TanChing-Hui SiaGlenn K M LeeWilliam K F KongYiong-Huak ChanKian-Keong Poh

Published in: Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.) (2017)

Low-flow AS despite normal LVEF appears similar to normal-flow in terms of LVEF deterioration and clinical outcomes in our Asian population. AVR rate was lower even though low-flow may not reflect less severe disease.

Keyphrases

ejection fraction
aortic stenosis
aortic valve replacement
transcatheter aortic valve implantation
left ventricular
transcatheter aortic valve replacement
aortic valve
early onset
heart failure
adipose tissue
drug induced
left atrial