Aortic stenosis treatment overview


 * Associate Editor-In-Chief: Mohammed A. Sbeih, M.D. [mailto:msbeih@perfuse.org]

Overview
Once a patient becomes symptomatic with aortic stenosis, aortic valve replacement should be performed. Medical therapy reduces symptoms but does not prolong life. If a patient has extensive co-morbidities, transcatheter aortic valve implantation can be considered. Aortic valvuloplasty can be considered in those patients who are too sick for surgery or transcatheter aortic valve implantation.


 * Aortic stenosis surgery via aortic valve replacement
 * Transcatheter aortic valve implantation
 * Percutaneous aortic balloon valvotomy (PABV) or aortic valvuloplasty