This gradient is attributable to physiologic acceleration of blood as it enters the narrower outflow tract, and it does not represent an anatomic stenosis. ECG=electrocardiogram; AO=aortic outflow.

DAVID MONTGOMERY: Aortic stenosis is a tightening of one of the four major valves of the heart. The aortic valve is particularly important because the aortic valve is the gateway to the rest of ...

In patients greater than age 65, more than 90% of aortic stenosis involves trileaflet valves which have developed heavy calcification. [5] In these instances the calcium deposits are thought to ...

Consultant cardiologist Chris Ellis looks at the management of aortic valve stenosis, which varies based on severity and patient risk factors ...

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The increasing number of elderly patients with severe aortic valve stenosis undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has prompted concerns regarding their clinical outcomes ...

ROACH: I am a 69-year-old male who is being treated for high blood pressure and high cholesterol; both are well-controlled. My recent cholesterol level was 150 mg/dL with an LDL of 56 mg/dL and an HDL ...

Spinal stenosis is a back condition that may cause difficulty walking. Exercises, stretches, and lifestyle changes may improve lower back strength and posture to better manage the condition.

Please verify your email address. EKG and ECG are the same; EKG is from the German abbreviation and ECG from the English translation. To take an ECG on an Apple Watch, you need a compatible model ...